Sandcastles in the Sky

Jane Goodhew

Sandcastles in the sky reminiscent of times spent with you

Staring at the stars and dreaming of

When we were young and swam in the sea

Then found a bucket and spade and made a castle for two

Just me and you

A moat surrounded it to keep us safe

Which filled with water from the sea

Pretty shells decorated the walls

We pretended to climb up to the turrets

And look out as far as the eye could see

For that was our land our dream

We thought it would be for ever

Our imaginary land and life by the sea

But a wave came without warning

And flattened our castle and then we heard

Our mothers call come on you two it is time for tea.

But fond memories of our sandcastle remain

Even though you now live in the sky for that was the day you died

 

Copyright Jane Goodhew