Castles In The Sand August 12, 2014
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Screech! A lone gull screamed at the solitary form bull-dozing the beach. When no other gulls joined the battle cry, the gull flew off.
The boy returned his attention to the wet sand. Water lapped at his feet as he scooped up handful after handful and began building up the sides.
Time passed. The boy remained intent on his task.
The sun slipped toward the horizon. The boy stood up and stepped back. He shook the sand off his clothes, brushed tenacious grains off his bare legs, and smiled at his masterpiece ~ the best snowman he had ever made.
With a nod of satisfaction, he walked into the deepening twilight.
Behind him, water lapped at Frosty’s belly. Eroded by waves, the boy’s “nod to the north” crumbled into salty foam and washed out to sea.
Aah . . . that’s better!
O Captain! My Captain! Our fearful trip is done;
The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won.
Rest in Peace, Robin (7/21/51 – 8/11/14). You fit lots of life, love, and laughter into that dash. You’ll be missed.
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