Building Forts

He’s building a fort
in his bedroom today
and no one else can come in.

It's his very own.
Now, leave him alone.
He’s going in it to stay.

He’s building a fort
right under his bed
and he’s never coming back out.

It's nice and cozy.
Go away, nosy.
It's only for him, like he said.

He’s building a fort
inside of his chest
where no one but he can see.

Because he’s too old
for forts, so he’s told,
hiding his heart seems best.