Squire’s Castle, North Chagrin Reservation, Willoughby Hills, OH
Some build castles
of stone and mortar
and brick and clay
on top of hills
overlooking fields and valleys and streams.
They want to tell the world
they are rich and powerful
and should be looked up to
and should be seen
and should be honored and admired and revered.
But the very best castles
are the ones that are built
with love and compassion
with respect and dignity
with humbleness and grace.
They are built in the fields and the valleys and streams.
The everyday experiences of life.
They are life.
They are the good life.
The life well lived.
The life well loved.
The best castle of all.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
The above pictured castle was one I visited this past weekend with a few “princesses” that I love. Thanks for showing me the true meaning of castles… of life… of friendship… of love…. Pam, Anna, and Joan… ❤
Learn more about Squire’s Castle here.
the creative life in between 
Love the poem! Would love to visit castles someday! But like you said, they can’t compare to the Best castles we are building ourselves 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
They are interesting and make you think Happy day C!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your “castle” —-filled with love and open to all. No drawbridges just open arms that says to all,
“C’mon in and sit awhile”. Good food, a bottle of wine and love awaits all.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You betcha! Is this oh Rob?
LikeLike
Friends are the best…(K)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the way the branches frame your photo! Beautiful, Jodi!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Laura – I was standing on a wall holding onto that tree! LOL! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
hehe! Why am I not surprised? 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Loved your poem! And, it is so very true. 🙂 I didn’t realize there were any castles in the US!! How fun!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good morning Jodi, this does look like very unique place to visit. I like your castle metaphor, so true! Have a beautiful day.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Sharon. Wishing you a fulfilling day.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I loved this, Jodi! And so true. The best things in life aren’t about power and being admired, they are about loving and being loved, down in the every day trenches. Great post!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Ann! Sometimes we have to remind ourselves when we begin building and working on the wrong kinds of castles 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Exactly!
LikeLike
Beautiful words and photo! I love the meaning of castles you are giving us and what it should mean to build one! I bet that was a fun weekend! xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Lynn! Always fun with girlfriends 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
yes I am sure!
LikeLike
I’ve always believed in the old saying ~ “a man’s home is his castle.” How true!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful sentiment!
LikeLike
Fabulous poem, and such a great photo! I love castles. Love the kind we build ourselves even more! ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks charlie 0!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s a quaint little castle, but the poem says it all.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Paul 🙂
LikeLike
You betcha. ‘o)
LikeLike
Very good point in your poem. It’s lovely. The picture is nice too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Mandi!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very nice poem and the photo is wonderful – Jodi, you take amazing pictures! Have a great day! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much Terry! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lovely presentation of image and verse.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Haunani! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love coming here every day and finding something new and interesting! Love the castle and poetry to go with it. >3
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aren’t you the sweetest ever? thanks for making my day!
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤
LikeLike