some days i long to take
a bucket and spade to
Bembridge beach to build
castles with my brother
in dampened sand
magnificent with turrets
crenellated walls, tall towers
always with a drawbridge
surrounded by a deep moat
when the only company was
an odd wasp or two competing
for jam in our sandwiches
or the sun’s rays freckling
my fair skin , burning my
exposed shoulders
i didn’t mind the creep
of the incoming tide as we watched
it send fingers of foam
ever nearer closer and closer
tickling our toes
until eventually our masterpieces
of medieval fantasy collapsed
into a sunken mess
under swirling salty water
forever gone
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Author:
Cassie58 (
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- Comment from author about the poem: In loving memory of Stephen Wilson Laws Garrett, my younger brother
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Comments7
As soon as I started reading this it immediately reminded me of myself and my older brother who I lost when he was 25 this means so much to me, and my heart felt deep love to you dear Cassie, as he was younger than you. Such an amazing poem, a photographic memory written into words. Truly beautiful 💙
Thank you Teddy for such a heartfelt response. So sorry to hear of your brother!s loss. Losing siblings can be devastating. This is an old poem. Ten years since my brother passed, but I was thinking about him yesterday and decided to share my memories. He is very much missed. I know you understand that. Have a beautiful Sunday 🌹
A fitting tribute to a brother you so obviously miss, Cassie. A perfect moment so easily relatable..
We (Mum, Dad, Brother) did a yearly fortnight's holiday from 1945 to '55 at Sandown. Hole digging and sand castles were very much a part of those times. Wonder if the sand was the same colour.....
Thank you Dave, so you are familiar with the Isle of Wight. I have visited Sandown too, and the colour of the sand can vary where you go. Alum Chine is especially known for that. This is an older poem, my brother passed some years ago, but he is often in my thoughts and is greatly missed. I appreciate your share. Have a great Sunday.
My condolences to you and family Cassie on the loss of your brother Stephen. Those old memories are so special, hold onto them always. You will be together again. 🫂
An old poem AP, but my brother was in my thoughts yesterday, so I thought I would share my memories of him. Your response warms me. Thank you for your lovely response and have a beautiful day.
Bitter sweet. Sorry for your loss x.
Thank you so much. It’s an old poem but my brother is still greatly missed. I appreciate your kindness. Have a lovely day.
Such wonderful times Cassie. Mary and I will be going to Bembridge at the end of this month so I will build a sandcastle for you and your brother.
Andy
Andy, you have just made my day. Thank you so much, and please let me know when you have done it. I am thrilled to bits. Have a wonderful day the pair of you.:)
Tremendous tribute. Heartfelt. The imagery and use of the senses are stunning.
Thank you Thomas, I am so pleased you appreciated this tribute to my brother, much loved and missed.
A beautiful
poem and dedication
to your beloved
brother, 🙏
A really moving
and touching
memory of those
childhood days..
Great read,
much enjoyed!
Best wishes, 🍀 🌹 Thad
Thank you so much for a lovely review. All the best.
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