Cardboard Castles

The snowflakes flutter wet against my face.

The slush seeps into my boots and dampens my socks.

The car doors leave water crystals on my fingers.

I am somehow infinitely comforted by the fact

that I leave behind a small boy who still remembers how

to make castles out of cardboard boxes.

Because of him I stop to study

the snowflakes on my dark sleeve.

Because of him I remember

to quietly catch one on my tongue.

My classmates would think me strange,

for taking so much delight in such a nuisance.

But they have no one at home

to build them cardboard castles.

11 thoughts on “Cardboard Castles”

  1. It’s a wonderful gift to so so much with few words. You have been blessed with that gift.
    Greatly enjoyed this thought.
    Gpa. R.

  2. Hannah, this is such a sweet way to remind us to enjoy the little things in our lives. It has so much love, honesty, and kindness. You are a gifted writer who is able to convey feelings and emotions with your words. Blessings and hugs! ???

  3. Hanna, I ❤️❤️❤️ This. Children do help us to be more childlike and open our eyes to the wonders of the world. Thanks for writing this!

  4. Hanna!!! <3 Everyone needs to stop and take some time to remember to embrace the little things in life that need to be embraced!!
    Even though so many people have already said it, thank you for this and for remind us to look closer at *life*.

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