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