Unless someone knocks it over, the sculpture will stand until the next high tide. Typically, that's about twelve hours. It depends on where I'm building and the phase of the moon. I like sand. The waves crash, the sun moves, the sea wind keeps me cool and I can hear the gulls cry.
Pelicans fly past, riding waves of air, and people stop and talk.
I like being here. See the About Sand section. Yes, a little, but it's part of working with sand. I come to the beach knowing the sculpture is temporary. Still, a sand sculpture lasts longer than a musical performance, or a poetry reading.