The Hard Way

August 9, 2021

I build a sand castle
with dried sand
even though it's hard
and it crumbles at a touch

It'd be easy to go to the other beach
the one with the damp, squishy sand
but I read the forms they want me to sign
and I didn't like them

I fly through the sky
without any wings
even though it's hard
and I keep falling

It'd be easy to get wings from those builders
the ones with sturdy, beautiful wings
but they can hear and see me when I use the wings
And I didn't agree to that

I sleep out in the cold
without any shelter
even though it's hard
and I keep shivering

It'd be easy to go inside that cabin
the one with the fireplace and warm beds
but they asked me for a lot of information
and I didn't want to give it to them

I could do things the easy way
Maybe I'd be happier if I did
But it doesn't feel right
and the hard way does

#Poetry #Trust #Life