The Sand Castle Builders

one large crashing wave
on the beach of our desires. . . 
our vanished castle
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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A  Avatar
May 16, 2015 at 12:25 PM
my delight
Winter Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 5:15 PM
Wow. Super excellent haiku. Speaking volumes. Thanks Andrea for your kindness and encouragement, So appreciated. xoxo
Kendrick Avatar
December 7, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
December 7, 2010 at 5:55 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea in S K A T*s "Sandcastle Haiku"contest. Love,Carol
Poet Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 6:51 PM
Congrats Andrea on your win-kashinath
Sweetheart Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 3:36 PM
Congrats Andrea my friend on your awesome win in Irma's contest with this exceptional entry luv.. enjoy another top ten sweet victory tonight with luv..
Ruebel Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Hello Andrea, Congratulations on your win Andrea, it is wonderful and so well done. As Always, Shar
K. Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 2:13 PM
coming back here to say congrats! I really liked this one too -- came across as very visual for me :) hugs-- ok I am really outta here !
Maverick Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 11:59 AM
all good wishes Andrea, on your placement, in the contest, best to you,Joe
Freeman Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your 7th place. Agape, Moses
Falotico Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 4:33 AM
Well done Andrea, perfect entry and image...love Michael
Mehta Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 2:18 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of skat, Andrea
A  Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Andrea~CONGRATULATIONS! And a super thank for the nice & amazing entry. I had so much fun pretending to ride out every haiku. Many of the haiku's had more meaning to them than I expected. God bless*luv~SKAT
Mannan Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 8:38 PM
Many congratulations Andrea for this super write and win.
Fraser Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Boo, nasty wave!! good luck in SKAT's contest Andrea >> James :)
K. Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 9:33 AM
I actually think this has a lot of impact, Andrea! you entered only one but it's a WoW one! me I guess I just can't pass up the chance of going crazy with haiku with sandcastle as the topic haha & thanks-- that one was actually one of my favorites too ;) I am even thinking of entering it in pd's contest, lol -- well I gotta sleep O_o zzzzz catch you again -- hugs-- nikko :)
Wellington Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 3:09 PM
Wow!!! What an Haiku explosion! Good! Thanks for your visit and comment. good luck. Blessings. Joy (Jew)
Babcock Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Lots of meaning behind this Haiku Andrea. Off to work at noon I have the 1-9 shift. It is the first time we are open Sat. nights and I have the first one to work. I hope it is not to busy as I am on myself from 6-9 tonight. Have a great day. love phyl
Austin Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 7:26 AM
Even Don Quixote, builder of sand castles, would not have the daring to fight off such a wave. This be very dramatic. Liking it mucho. Love Dave
Sweetheart Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 7:21 AM
The answer is YES to the counterpart ... except when the bear come out..haha..
Sweetheart Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 7:11 AM
Appreciate Andrea ..the wonderful comments u left on my contest entries.. very encouraging and very uplifting my friend.. thankxx..with luv..
Kendrick Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 6:48 AM
A feeling of expectations gone awry..Good luck in the contest with this great descriptive work..I was delighted that you went back and read my work "A Blanket Of Clay"..Sara
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December 4, 2010 at 6:04 AM
Hi Andrea, got an email from Dr. Ram. The poem does need to be about a wreath and must be eight lines with repeating words. There is no form called "wreath," that's just the title of his contest. I changed my poem (painful because I had to eliminate the details of the ornaments' origins and I don't think it's as meaningful now, but it does fit his requirements). Have a great weekend! Love, Carolyn
Mehta Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 4:03 AM
Nice way to define instability of our life and desires
K. Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 9:19 PM
btw I honestly think your take on the contest is way cooler! I loved how you did that and I distinctly remember how that gave me chills-- that's a winner I am sure!! -- hugs again :)
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