Riding time on seven waves
Peaks of castles grace wet lands
Surrounded by still water
Cast through dreams of children’s hands
Looking back on yesteryear
Summer daze, drifting in tune
Happiness hangs on a star
Finding time to reach the moon
© 2026 Phil Perkins
PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.
Where Do the Children Play?, by Cat Stevens (1970) – see lyrics here.