Children Build
Children Build
Modified by good intent the children build
Bridges between the desert land and forest jungle green
Tied together, hanging on the other side just out of reach
Construction by the young ones with their tiny fingers
Soft and clean along the vast divide, above the giant chasm
Working shadows hold their own against the constant wind
In repetitive motion under sun and moon
By day and night they weave
Flimsy tissues dangle with them on the scene
Rice papers, due diligence and faith their only tools
Links between two worlds emerge on solid effort
Boulder strong is their conviction above the open hole
We credit them with innovation and invention
Such beauty and design are sure to please
With an inkling of a smile, almost like a cry
Bridge is completed just in time
In single file giant elephants begin the heavy task
To cross the thin expanse made out of paper
Balanced on the tusk, the bridge calling them to hurry up
Small set eyes help to find a footing
The mammoth creatures are in for a surprise
Copyright © Earl Schumacker | Year Posted 2015
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