I built it all for you

I built a castle made of sand

I wanted her to see

Then waited for an hour then

another two or three

 

The sun it started setting when

I saw her walking by

I shouted, "Hey come look at this"

She turned and ask me why

 

I said, "I built it all for you

and I am feeling proud"

She said she hadn't got the time

and said it very loud

 

I stood there as she walked away

my heart it broke in two

I thought I should just tear it down,

yes that's what I should do

 

When then a little girl appeared

her smile plain as day

She said, "I like your castle sir,

a perfect place to play"

 

I took a moment for myself

and then another two

When I just smiled and said to her,

"I built it all for you"

 

The joy I saw upon her face

was wonderful to see

It's then I noticed deep inside

the same joy came to me

 

So in the future when I build

a castle made of sand

I'll leave it open who it's for

no matter what I planned

(Hey, at least it made someone happy, 

can't ask for more than that. : )

 

Reviews

[Ken e Bujold]

this is my friend a fabulous metaphor for how to live our lives. just how insignificant grand plans and the urge to be recognized can become, but once you open to the joy of just being at peace, life can come along and allow you to play. Read my own path in this one

ken

[willweb]

Thanks Ken. Funny the things we can find in these poems. I was just having fun and somehow found a way to others happy. : )

[softlyfall]

To turn a negative into a positive is a gift. Also, rolling with the punches is a gift lol. You seem very adept at both.
But my favorite part is stanza 7. That hold a whole world of life affirming wisdom- give to get

[willweb]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your nice comment. It just seemed like the thing to do. : )

[redd Brick Keshner]

Nope, we can't trully ask for more. That was an uplifting read. TFS.

[willweb]

Hey, thanks for reading. I am glad you liked this one. I appreciate your visit.

[redd Brick Keshner]

You are most welcome willweb