Sandcastles are never meant to be permanent....and I guess neither are some relationships. Still, it hurts when they are washed out to sea. So much said in three lines! Lydi**
I love Haiku's. They can pack a powerful punch of emotions in a short thoughtful way. This is beautiful. I thought of a child building a sandcastle with a parent ( writer ) and the heart crumbling is joyful in that you feel the good ache of love. Maybe I am wrong but that is how I envisioned it.
Great write Jacob!!
Posted 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
i really like your insights, EileenMarie...
thank you for your words,
j.
As children, living down the shore, the joy we had in building our wonderful sandcastles.
As adults the devastation we felt when they, the real and the imaginary ones get washed away
or simply disappear. Nicely written.
No matter how grand, everything that we try to construct in this life is swept away. Really, you can only take to the grave the memories, the love, and the emotions that you feel. Once expired, everything disappears.
Posted 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
oh so so true, Linda....so true...thank you for your insightful words...
j.
Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..