I Build A Castle In The Sand.

I built a castle in the sand Carefully made a wall around it. Surrounded it with a deep dike Making a haven safe from outside strikes. I remembered the dreams I once had And exiled them from my castle in the sand. Remembered the joys of love I 'd craven And excluded them from my safe heaven. Then the tide came gently in To where my castle lay, Eroding the walls and turrets too, Erasing all traces of my barriers I stood and gazed at what was left of my haven As I slowly breathed a silent prayer For strength to face my tomorrows In the hope that better times would replace.