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Sandcastles By the Sea and Castles In the Air

Sandcastles built upon a pristine beach are a marvel to behold, With much pride taken by the architect to design and mold! But, alas, this fragile work of art is destined to be savagely razed By the inexorable creep of hissing surf, leaving the builder dazed! Many folks spend their time daydreaming, building castles in the air, But, oft' such dreams crumble, washing o'er them in waves of despair. Whether one builds castles in the air or sandcastles nigh the sea, Each is but a fleeting dream with no imperishable guarantee! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserve Placed No. 3 in Gail Doyle's "Sandcastles By The Seashore" Contest - May 2012

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James Horn

Date: 6/9/2014 7:57:00 PM

I am learning something by starting at the bottom of your most popular poems. I am not your ordinary poetry reader and writer. God has truly put some great thoughts in your mind to be written down and exposed as poems. To God be the glory great things he has done. He put poems in your mind for all of us to enjoy. Amen. Jim Horn

Josie Whitehead

Date: 5/19/2012 1:07:00 AM

Oh, how very right you are Robert. You couldn't have put this in a better way. I am so glad you have also won in the contest.

Deborah Burch

Date: 5/18/2012 5:50:00 PM

Suprize, Suprize, Suprize! ;) Congratulations Bob!!! oh I do like this one and it is now a fave!! big hugs, love ya deb

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/18/2012 5:35:00 PM

Congrad's on your big win! Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/18/2012 4:22:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in Gail's "Sandcastles" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Joann Grisetti

Date: 5/18/2012 11:25:00 AM

Congratulations on your placew in the contest.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 5/18/2012 10:50:00 AM

So true , congratulations Bob xx

David Williams

Date: 5/18/2012 10:25:00 AM

Bob, congrats on your win..David

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/15/2012 2:57:00 PM

Oh i like the message in here, Bob an excellent poem, number one i think. harry

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 5/14/2012 12:26:00 AM

Sandcastles built upon a pristine beach... beautiful start to a wonderful poem which lingers in everyone's dreams,cos we are all dreamers,we all build those castles... to watch them fleet or stay.. Just wonderful to read this beauty!

S.Jagathsimhan Nair

Date: 5/13/2012 5:47:00 PM

An engaging one as usual from your versatile pen, :) Jag

Jack Horne

Date: 5/13/2012 7:37:00 AM

I love this philosophical write, Bob. Hope you are both having a great weekend

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 5/13/2012 3:31:00 AM

This is a departure from your usual but is beautiful with the wisdom in it and fantastic description. A great entry for the contest and I wish you well :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/12/2012 11:41:00 PM

I always enjoy your poems Bob. This one is a beauty and I love the last two lines. So true! The sandcastle architects are dreamers. I know, I have always been one of them. Blessings to you, Rhonda

John Rhinem

Date: 5/12/2012 11:15:00 PM

Ps. Smile ˜ Hey Bob, I Love Your Wonderful Poetry Also My Dear Friend * Thank You, For Your Priceless Hearts Kind Visit; Tis Always A Joy ˜ My Love, Forever; John!:) ˜

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/12/2012 9:46:00 PM

you did a GREAT job with this challenge. I don't know how she will pick the best sandcastle poems!!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/12/2012 8:19:00 PM

very true observations, described very beautifully (which is what i've come to expect from any of your writings!). best of luck in the contest, bob!

John Rhinem

Date: 5/12/2012 8:19:00 PM

Smile ˜ The Angels Upon Heavens Throne Gaze Upon Your Precious Hearts Verse, My Dear Beautiful Friend * As I Also & Although, This Perception Would Surely Not That In My Own ˜ Thirty Years Ago, Standing Amid Heavens Throne Held Close * WITHIN THE LOVING ARMS OF MY HEAVENLY FATHER * HIS BEAUTY * Made Known Unto My Heart & Soul Then & There, That, No, There Is Life Everlasting, Beyound This The Night &, Those Dungeons & Dragons ˜ 'Let Us Eat Drink & Be Merry, For Tomorrow We Shall Die,' Tis What The Psalmist Did So Write * My Love, Forevermore; John!:) ˜

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 5/12/2012 7:40:00 PM

Awesome write Bob....this is a sure winner for the contest : )