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Poem
May 5, 1939
The Gary American
Gary, Lake County, Indiana
What is this article about?
A poem reflecting on the act of building 'castles in the air'—dreams and future plans—and the potential for teasing, tears, and crumbling hopes that can lead to loss of joy.
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CASTLES IN THE AIR
It's funny to build castles
I mean castles in the air
'Cause some'll come along
Who doesn't even care--
They'll tease, pamper and taunt you
Maybe they'll bring you to tears-
You'll see your castles crumbling
That you built in so many years.
Some people think it unwise
And maybe you do too
Have you ever planned your future?
Has it ever made you blue?
The castles you plan and build there
Are the glories of a later day
It's terrible to have them crum- ble and take your joy away.
-Charlena James.
It's funny to build castles
I mean castles in the air
'Cause some'll come along
Who doesn't even care--
They'll tease, pamper and taunt you
Maybe they'll bring you to tears-
You'll see your castles crumbling
That you built in so many years.
Some people think it unwise
And maybe you do too
Have you ever planned your future?
Has it ever made you blue?
The castles you plan and build there
Are the glories of a later day
It's terrible to have them crum- ble and take your joy away.
-Charlena James.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Castles In The Air
Dreams
Future Planning
Disappointment
Joy
Teasing
What entities or persons were involved?
Charlena James.
Poem Details
Title
Castles In The Air
Author
Charlena James.
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
It's Funny To Build Castles
I Mean Castles In The Air
You'll See Your Castles Crumbling
That You Built In So Many Years.
The Castles You Plan And Build There
Are The Glories Of A Later Day