I built a fort
High in a tree
A place to chill
Relax, carefree
Of wood and nails
With steps and rails
An oasis off the grid
All pieces found
– scattered around
On the budget of a kid
Now, times have changed
That space seems small
Yet the dream remains full-scale
And so I drift
To yesteryear
Chasing mountains on a trail
© 2022 Phil Perkins
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
Rocky Mountain High – by John Denver (1972) – see lyrics here
What an awesome poem Phil. Gone are the days of building your own tree house or fort, and allowing your imagination to create something magical and spectacular. Our budget for our projects was time and recyclable materials. John Denver’s song is a perfect complement to your carefree spirit. Have the most FANtabulous day today my dear Poetic Master Photographer! 🌲📸🌳
Thanks very much, dear Kym ~ I’m so glad you like it! Yes, those were the days and any found piece of wood was fair game for use in a fort-building project. Wishing you the same, my friend 🍯😎🎶
🤗🔨🤩🦋🌳💐🌞Thanks a million Phil.😘
Back atcha, Kym 😘
Beautiful poem with a lovely pic.
Thank you, Vijay 👍
Growing up, tree forts and adventures were our outlook.
Right on 👍
That’s a beautiful poem and I love that picture. Also congratulations on your 500,000 views.
Thank you, Thomas 👍
The tree fort would be fun to do and the start of an adventure.
Yes, I think so too, dear Vanya. I appreciate your comment, and wish for you a wonderful week ahead! 🤗🌹
You too, Phil!
Thank you, Vanya 😙🌹
what beautiful memories to build as a young boy and create a fortress of poetry to remember it by and share with all of us. Lovely Phil❣️
You are sweet, my dear Cindy ~ TY ❣️
You’re so welcome always💗
Very cute poem!
Thank you, dear Dawn 🤗
How cute ❤️ So beautifully written 😊
Thank you for your kind words, my dear friend Blagica ~ wishing for you a wonderful Wednesday 😊❤️
Gladly my friend, you too have a great Wednesday
TY my dear 🙂
💖
Thanks, Carol ~ glad you like it 🤗
Congratulations, my friend for your excellent poem.
Thanks Giannis 👍
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