Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

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
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Placed No. 3 in Gail Doyle's "Sandcastles By The Seashore" Contest - May 2012

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James Horn June 9, 2014 at 7:57 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 May 19, 2012 at 1:07 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 May 18, 2012 at 5:50 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 May 18, 2012 at 5:35 PM Congrad's on your big win! Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown May 18, 2012 at 4:22 PM Congratulations on your placement in Gail's "Sandcastles" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Joann Grisetti May 18, 2012 at 11:25 AM Congratulations on your placew in the contest.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl May 18, 2012 at 10:50 AM So true , congratulations Bob xx

David Williams May 18, 2012 at 10:25 AM Bob, congrats on your win..David

Harry Horsman May 15, 2012 at 2:57 PM Oh i like the message in here, Bob an excellent poem, number one i think. harry

Charmaine Chircop May 14, 2012 at 12:26 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 May 13, 2012 at 5:47 PM An engaging one as usual from your versatile pen, :) Jag

Jack Horne May 13, 2012 at 7:37 AM I love this philosophical write, Bob. Hope you are both having a great weekend

Elizabeth Wesley May 13, 2012 at 3:31 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 May 12, 2012 at 11:41 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 May 12, 2012 at 11:15 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 May 12, 2012 at 9:46 PM you did a GREAT job with this challenge. I don't know how she will pick the best sandcastle poems!!

Ilene Bauer May 12, 2012 at 8:19 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 May 12, 2012 at 8:19 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 May 12, 2012 at 7:40 PM Awesome write Bob....this is a sure winner for the contest : )