Somewhere A Castle

Oh, the Jester bowed and played his flute
While the Court Magician described the route
Taken by the Prince in his new green carriage
Given to him on the promise of marriage,
While the Queen dissolved in a pool of tears
For the disgrace she’d suffered all these years.

And somewhere the King had forgotten his crown,
When from the Heavens, looking down,
God withdrew his formal offer,
And the Gold and Coins from the royal coffers
Were stored in banks with stony faces
And empty towers and other grim places,

Until the King relinquished his right to decree,
And left it there for you and me,
For the candy bar kids with unread letters
Whistle from rooftops for something better
As somewhere a castle for a sovereign soul to choose,
Where whatever you give you gain, and whatever you
Take you loose.