Sandy coloured shore
salty water seeps into the ground
daddy's strong iron hands pounds
the soft sand
my tiny hands rolls and molds
the mud into solid walls
together we build castles in the sand

a cool breeze kisses my cheeks
bucket and spade plays hide and seek
under a heap of sand

we build roads that moves uphill
so high you can see tomorrow's sky
through mountains big and rivers deep
seagulls squawk as they quarrel over breadcrumbs left in the middle of the street

we watch as the water ebb
the rainbow coloured umbrella sway
to the rhythm of the wind
seven waves peeks out of the water
like clouds formed the day after
a heavy downpour

I look at daddy and I smile
as he picks up one seashell
holds it gently to my ear
I hear the ocean's laughter

we decorate our castle
with pebbles and pink and white feathers
we gathered on our walk moments before

It's not one of those Victorian style castles
you will find at the end of a magical fairytale
daddy and I built it from scratch

right now as the gleaming sun
opens up its mouth to say hello
as daddy stretches out his hand to hold mine
is the only thing that matters not time

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