Poets' Creed - We Are Building Castles In the Sky

We are building castles in the sky
with expectations higher than high!
Those gray clouds above have got to go.
We only choose to see a rainbow.

We’ll have our Camelot before we die.
We are building castles in the sky.
Don’t tell us this is just a crazy dream.
Love’s strength is like the stars above that gleam.

Radiating joy, we are beams of sun.
Happiness we extend to everyone.
We are building castles in the sky.
Join with us; the time of peace is nigh.

We are visionaries and we see
with eyes of magic. We are Poetry.
Imagine it! Free your mind and fly!
We are building castles in the sky.

Written Dec. 24, 2016 
Inspired by Steven Henderson's  Poetry Contest: Building Castles in the Sky 

With a nod to the songs of an era of peace and love: Lennon’s "Imagine", Beatles’ "Here Comes the Sun", Oliver’s "Good Morning Starshine", Louie Armstrong’s "What a Wonderful World", 5th Dimension’s "Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In", Jackie DaShannon’s "What the World Needs Now", as well as Olivia Newton-John’s "Magic" and the classic oldie" Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
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Haight Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 6:19 PM
Andrea, congratulations on another fine win for your inspiring poem! I love the songs "of an era of peace and love" that you applaud as poetic "castle builders of the sky"! Hugs, Sandra
Sands Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 2:32 PM
Congratulations Andrea :)
Rycroft Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 2:06 PM
Congrats well done great poem x
May Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 10:35 AM
Congrats on a great win Andrea..
Roper Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 7:46 AM
I'm back to congratulate you Hugs Eve
Neumann Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 2:25 AM
You are poetry indeed. Somewhere over the rainbow. Wow. Do you know story, how Eva Cassidy became famous in the UK with that song? Many wishes, Kai
Nusker Avatar
January 3, 2017 at 9:51 PM
Congratulations for winning with such a profound poem. Huggsss & love...Afzal.
Martin Avatar
January 3, 2017 at 4:25 PM
Optimistic and inspiring. Like the references at the end. Congratulations on your win Andrea! :-)
Lindley Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 3:50 PM
Love this creation my friend. Positive, on the mark and inspiring verses to remind us that poetry is in our collective souls.. A pleasure to read today..
Anish Avatar
December 26, 2016 at 4:49 PM
Magical verse here! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 26, 2016 at 2:29 PM
I loved your ending stanza Andrea. I am a fan of all the songs you mention. I hope this poem does really well in the contest. ; ) 7
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December 26, 2016 at 3:16 AM
Inspiring and uplifting. A monumental poem dearest, Andrea! A seven!
Gasun Avatar
December 25, 2016 at 8:48 PM
A mesmerizing poem my dear friend, Andrea! What else can I say?-Two thumbs up! Good luck in the contest although I think you don't need it. Thanks a lot for sharing. Hope you've a Very Wonderful and Blessed Christmas with your family! Many hugs! Again, thank you so much for your greetings and the very beautiful card and my placement in your contest. God bless you always! love lots, Leonora
Adams Avatar
December 25, 2016 at 1:16 PM
You're the best Andrea ! I love the part that say's " We only choose to see rainbows ". Happiness is a choice ! My soup mail is turned on if you ever want to send a message. Merry Christmas Andrea !
Lawless Avatar
December 25, 2016 at 12:15 PM
...each word a building block reaching ever higher...Nicely done Andrea
Grasso Avatar
December 25, 2016 at 11:49 AM
Crafted like the master you are! Well Done! Just a superb quatern! .... Merry Christmas to you and your family, Andrea! ...Fran
Kent Avatar
December 25, 2016 at 8:20 AM
Really enjoyed reading this! Like always.
Y. Avatar
December 25, 2016 at 5:14 AM
Hi Andrea, I loved this. And Ioved the songs too! I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Merry Christmas to you and your family: -) Alexis
Toluwalope Gideon Avatar
December 25, 2016 at 1:43 AM
Whao! This is incredible! I am glad to be a poet. A 7 soup rating for you Andrea
Roper Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 11:02 PM
Very good girl good luck in the contest Hugs
May Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 9:40 PM
Beautifully penned Andrea...Another song that comes to mind is 'crystal blue persuasion'...hugs
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