On the footpath by the sea
the tourists come and go.
the summer flowers gleam,
salt breezes softly blow.

On the footpath by the sea
the children run and play.
Pirate games and treasure maps
sweep their hours away.

On the footpath by the sea
tadpoles swim in drying streams,
the dogs lap all the puddles up
while walkers eat ice-creams.

On the footpath by the sea
here come the volunteers
to clear away the plastic
and gather mermaids tears.