where i live by the vast sea

First I prepare
tentatively tapping my feet
on the sand that the sea left
dripping wet
my little toes dig a little
squat:
my little fingers dig deep
dragging lumps of sand out
there is treasure beneath
i'll build my house over them...
broken shells, my little dreams.
shape it with my palm
imprints of desire
that first home I built
with my palm
is where I live
by the vast sea