Castles In the Sand

So many men, building castles in the sand. Surmounting the sky... with the belief, that they will never die. A mortal man, Can not build, a fortress around his soul. The tide will wash away, All that you build... Even on your longest day. So, Why does the pride of man, Strive to break the soil of the land.. To build, an empire that will surely rot? I'd much rather have, A shack on a rock, than a castle in the sand. I'd rather enjoy my life... with the little I have, knowing I lived all that I could. Than end up battling the tides, on my last day... Only to lose a futile fight... Losing my love to an ocean of night. So, Give me twigs and and rope.. I'll build a house of hope. Give me leaves and hay, I'll build a roof over our heads today. A house of loving faith, A house on a rock.. For he is my foundation... My Lord, My salvation.. By James Kelley 2010©