Sandcastles

When I was a young boy,
I built a castle on the beach.
I made it from sand with my shovel-toy,
Then the waves grabbed it in their reach.
They tore my castle down,
And dragged it down into the sea.
So i took my shovel and, with a frown,
Built another castle quickly.
I built it bigger and stronger
Than the ones in the past.
I thought this one would last longer,
But its walls would no longer last.
I built a moat around the last one that day,
But the waves seemed desperate to wash them all away.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 3/7/2011 10:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured on PoetrySoup this week Caden. Love, Carol
Login to Reply
Date: 3/7/2011 8:35:00 AM
Congrats Caden on this poem being featured!
Login to Reply
Date: 1/18/2011 7:22:00 AM
When I read this, it makes me think of times I've put up a wall and I either let it come down or someone helps me let it down. Then something happens and I rebuild the wall...this time wider, longer, more fortified. I like to use the analogy...Russian nesting doll...just keep encasing....I'm not sure this is what you meant by your poem...but that's what I got from it :)
Login to Reply
Date: 1/6/2011 3:17:00 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Caden. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors this year. You can look to the left side of the main page and find lots of information about PoetrySoup. If you don't find what you are looking for ask any poet here. Everyone is willing to help. Love, Carol
Login to Reply
Date: 1/5/2011 7:23:00 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. enjoyed reading your poetry tonight with it's creative theme.. hope u enjoy your time on Soup.. check out the contests too ..good luck with luv..
Login to Reply
Date: 1/5/2011 6:55:00 PM
cute poem, enjoyed reading it today!
Login to Reply
Date: 1/5/2011 5:37:00 PM
Sad ....I get that this is just an allergory or metaphoric language for something else in your life.....Sara
Login to Reply
Date: 1/5/2011 2:28:00 PM
cool, nicely done. thanks for lookin at my stuff by the way, keep on writin nick
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter