Colin Mitchell Williams Poet Free verse

Castles ( 1998 )

Castles


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Faded; where did I go………….

I built love on wishes

Papier-mâché castles of glitter dusted

Crumpled to the paper bags they were made from

Where illusion inspired my heart with empty air

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The wave swept shore has returned my sandcastles to grains

My soul a mere beach where my spirit played

Only marks my passing in the foot prints of today

A shadow fleeting on the rippled sand

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Time has pulled the great stone flags flint to disarray

Tumbled in spaces where the blue sky is seen

My great grand castles built on dreams

Stand monument to the tomfoolery of my hearts mastery

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Faded; where did I go……………..

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L'Nass Shango May 22, 2009 at 9:21 AM Out of the ashes of our questionings the phoenix rises ... in skies of poetry, bravo.

Christopher Higgins May 21, 2009 at 6:56 PM Awesome writing again...Only marks my passing in the foot prints of today...this line speaks loudly and covers it all for me...Peace out.

Carrie Richards May 21, 2009 at 6:23 PM I think we can all relate in one way or another....we all have seen our sandcastles disappear, fade away, and take our dreams along with the tide of time, different choices we may have made. So much to think about here.. Well done! ~ Carrie

Sharon Winter May 21, 2009 at 3:48 PM I was just wishing last night it was ten years ago and that I had made a different decision, so it is strange to read this right now. But we must build new castles, new dreams and somehow make the best of it. I dont know how. I know you are still you. And we must still dream. Don't lose sight of your dreams Colin, ever. Love & hugs, Shar

P Sheart May 21, 2009 at 2:27 PM So intune to your feelings you are. Hard to build a strong foundation on illusion and dreams alone. Strong powerful message in this outstanding write. Here's to the mastery of the heart it usually is what in the endend prevails all else. Truly enjoyed. Take care Love Light Truth Patricia

Anthony Nutter May 21, 2009 at 1:33 PM Nice write. Enjoyed the read