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Sand box

Plastic
molded turtle,
carrier of creek sand,
holding secret buried treasure
Digging
implements await younger hands
to forage drifting mounds.
Shoveled dunes of
child’s play.

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cinguain butterfly with syllable counts of 2,4,6,8,2,8,6,4,2 this sandbox sits in my back yard awaiting the grandkids to come over.

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  • Heavenly Angel gold member
    September 17, 2008

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    Awww this is sweet!
    Brought back a lot of memories for me...when I was small; when my kids were small...
    A fine sharing!
    All the best to you!


    • ckwriter69
      September 19, 2008
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      Thanks for reading and commenting always appreciated.

  • Bob 42 silver member
    September 11, 2008
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    Great job Charley

    As long as you can keep the wandering cat out of your backyard.

    • ckwriter69
      September 11, 2008
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      Thanks Bob for reading and commenting as always. Yeah, it has a lid to keep those pesky cats out of it. Thanks again


  • RatherImaginative silver member
    September 9, 2008

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    I remember those!!! The location of many hours of fun, they were. Your piece brings back many pleasant memories for me.


    • ckwriter69
      September 10, 2008
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      Thank you very much for reading and commenting, it means a lot to me.
      Lots of love,
      Charley


  • Rilly
    August 29, 2008

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    haha I remember those kinds of sandboxes from when I was a little kid.
    I think this is a great piece Charley, it really shows a little window into your life.
    Love always, April


    • ckwriter69
      August 29, 2008
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      Thanks April for reading this piece. I really like the form.
      Love ya,
      Charley


  • Scandalous Beauty
    August 21, 2008
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    Awww this is adorable!!! Great job .


    • ckwriter69
      August 21, 2008
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      Thanks for reading and commenting Guin. It means a lot.

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