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@ 2011-10-06 – 12:37:19
A Sense of Sandcastles.
I wonder why people want to be right;
not to do right or kindness
but be seen as correct?
Why do they want to impose their values;
not to share dreams or visions
but force all to comply?
I build my sandcastle the way I like;
as the sea swirls round
I watch it crumble and erode.
Why do they want to kick it down
not build something of their own?
Michele Brenton on National Poetry Day 6th October 2011
angelwthabullet
Pro quite a sad poem, but endearing.
i think people on the whole have compassion in their hearts - most would admire your sandcastle (metaphorical, i know) while only a few really want to knock it down.
but then, i've always been an irritatingly positive person!
kaye x
banana
Pro Hello Kaye - thanks for commenting. I used to be a very positive person - I still try to be. But I've seen so many friends have the rugs pulled from under them for no other reason than spite, it gets harder and harder.
So many wonderful creative endeavours and altruistic projects (including a few I've been involved in) which would have enhanced and added to the world for many - kicked to pieces.
I only build sandcastles nowadays... Easier to start again when the vandals come to call.
so very very true
banana
Pro (((hugs)) and love to you and yours Dan. XX
wow, I love this
banana
Pro Thank you.
I love this too - and unfortunately I know exactly what it means! Beautiful way of expressing it though.
banana
Pro Hello Gilly - nice to hear from you. The world is made up of a mixed selection - keeps things interesting, which is one way to look at it.
Thanks for taking time to comment.
I'd be interested to hear your take on any of my others if the urge to comment grabs you again. 
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