The first idea I had was to make a monument made out of sail-like structures. It would be placed near a body of water and the sails would be made of a material that would fray relatively easily. The purpose of this monument would be a reminder of peace. I thought I could name it "Worldwide Peace Now". That, in itself is an improbable reality, but one that I would love to see. The material of the sails would be fragile, to remind us of the fragility of peace and how we must continue to work towards maintaining peace. 
My second idea has to do with fountains and this fountain would be called "The Fountain of Everlasting Love" This fountain would be small - perhaps about 4 feet tall, made out of wood, with a small motor to keep the water circulating. This fountain would be given to anyone who gave a donation of a certain amount, say $100, to the "Foundation of Everlasting Love", which helps people heal from traumatic events. In this way, every person who takes a fountain home will be reminded that their donation has provided loving healing to someone else. This small monument would be multiplied all over the world. Again, the wood would make it a fountain that would eventually disintegrate, unless it is well-cared for.
My third idea has to do with sand. I would build a very large and long frame - about 8 ft x 24ft. The frame would have a bottom, and I'd fill it with sand. This sand frame could be moved from place to place, and kids of all ages could play in it- a kind of giant sandbox. It would be a "Monument to the Fluidity of the Sands of Time". The idea is that every time someone interacts with the sand, it changes. Every day is different, every action brings about a reaction, nothing stays the same.
And, just as I was finishing writing down these ideas, I realized that together, they have the elements found on or near a beach.
Maybe I'm just feeling nostalgic.
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