Literature
Towers, But Not Castles
Playing with Legos on a living room floor.
He said
I will build towers – but not castles.
A twenty-first century sentiment
From an American boy, age three.
The case against castles and kingdoms –
In this country,
Was decided in a revolution.
One that gave us –
Independence.
And though he only knew his own mood –
I was moved.
To think about
The progression-
Of family structure
And its relation to antiquated architecture.
The aspiration of the tower –
The American skyscraper.
Was once, and still is,
To reach heights.
To stand tall, and stand out.
As parents – we want such things for our children.
We te