I built brick by brick,
Plastering with my energy and hope

It did shape up well,
Bringing me a broad big smile

At one time, I could see the entire structure
As it was complete and I was almost there

But then, one strong wind blew and it collapsed
I couldn’t believe it myself, as I gasped

I was shattered to pieces by the din
It took hell of a time to take in

That I had built castle only in the air
Now I am left at the emptiness to I stare

Truth is, there was nothing earlier
And nothing to look at now either

Oh almighty, It pains
It hurts, it really does!

To realize I was so near yet so far
Alas, it shouldn’t have occurred to me, at all!