I don’t believe you, even if I try

because you speak only of Castles in the sky

You may shout and scream

but I am not trading my future for your dreams

I will leave to start again anew

a task long overdue

For my freedom and peace is far more precious

whereas your castle is built pretentious

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Story © Dr Tanzelle Oberholster

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