Footprints In The Sand. And Handprints.

Footprints In The Sand. And Handprints.

I have this dream I’m walking down a beach.
Scenes from my life flash across the sky.
I notice footprints in the sand.
Then I notice handprints.
I’m being stalked by Space Monkey.
Then I notice that during the worst moments of my life,
there’s just one set of prints in the sand.
So I ask Space Monkey, “Do you carry me in difficult times?”
“You’re clueless,” Space Monkey replies.
“One set of prints means you have a monkey on your back.”

We imagine a beach scene with footprints and handprints in the sand, accompanied by a narrative that describes a dream where the observer is walking along the shore and notices these marks. As the dream unfolds, the observer realizes they’re being followed by Space Monkey, a whimsical, metaphorical character representing an ever-present companion. During difficult times, when only one set of prints is visible, the observer questions if Space Monkey carries them through these moments, to which Space Monkey humorously replies that a single set of prints indicates the observer has a monkey on their back, playing on the old adage about hardship.

This image, with its accompanying text, offers a playful twist on the classic “Footprints in the Sand” poem, bringing in elements of humor and a touch of the surreal. It suggests that even in moments of solitude or challenge, there is a presence—an aspect of oneself or an external force—accompanying and supporting one through life’s journey. The monkey metaphor can imply a burden or problem being carried, but here it is portrayed with a light-hearted tone, implying that our challenges might be less burdensome if viewed through a playful, imaginative lens.