Childhood's Beach


they run upon
an endless beach
with boundless fun
within their reach

no cares have they
the children there
who skip and play
with toys they share

as waves each crash
the children squeal
the waters splash
its cool drops feel

their parents near
they watch their joy
babes without fear
nor cunning ploy

simple their game
full of content
no sign of blame
or guilts torment

the hours pass
their frolic tires
with eve's caress
the day expires

the waters surge
and then recede
sand castles purge
with cruel deed

the past retreats
the beach silent
yet waves still beat
endless lament



(c) 2002 Robert H. Harrison