The Citadel Within

Inner strength comes not from succeeding but from trying (Form: Tri-fall)

The Citadel Within


I built a citadel
in the sand
and watched as waves washed it away.
In a final farewell
from this land,
it crumbled as if from decay.

The impression it made
lingered on,
how our efforts all seem in vain.
Yet, I was not afraid.
I was drawn
by the triumphs I could attain.

Success isn't measured
by the things
that we only build with our hands.
Trying's to be treasured
for it brings
forth our strength to meet life's demands.



Notes
Round 3 entry in "Invalid Item" 
Prompt: Image
Form: Tri-fall
The Tri-fall, created by Jan Turner, consists three 6-line stanzas, for a total of 18 lines.
The rhyme scheme is a,b,c,a,b,c and meter for each stanza is as follows: 6/3/8, 6/3/8.
This form requires little to no punctuation and can be written on any subject matter.

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Ken