I Build A Castle In The Sand. Poem by Mahfooz Ali

I built a castle in the sand
Carefully made a wall around it.
Surrounded it with a deep dike
Making a haven safe from outside strikes.

I remembered the dreams I once had
And exiled them from my castle in the sand.
Remembered the joys of love I 'd craven
And excluded them from my safe heaven.

Then the tide came gently in
To where my castle lay,
Eroding the walls and turrets too,
Erasing all traces of my barriers

I stood and gazed at what was left of my haven
As I slowly breathed a silent prayer
For strength to face my tomorrows
In the hope that better times would replace.