Wishin' On A Star

A dream unhindered. Riding a wish

floating in stardust on a kite with a tail.
Questions soaked in curiosity,

why the misty dew or shining sunbeams.

Bitty with large eyes full of

a sky sprinkled with promises,

glittering with answers.

A star falls, I make a birthday wish

I'd like a diamond, a gift from my dad

if only he were here, it might drop twinkling

from this sky, atop a centerless moon

circling my finger, gift-wrapped in luminous love.

He'd come back, we'd return to live in a house

with stairs, a window seat by a tree, pillows,

and walls full of books.  There might be

invitations to parties, later proms, then college

admission letters, travel postcards from friends.

First star bright at twilight prompts

secret thoughts wished into being

-- that cute boy across the aisle I fancy--

us in some shangri-la,  he'll wave

to me across the green. I'll be wearing white

and my hair shiny as the night.

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The sky, my old companion glows

pale, the tiny points of light blur

ghostly in a milky dark night

chance meetings with first outs brings a smile

few wishes spring to mind, a will for vigor stirs,

now my heart seeks peace, health, and joy

fulfillment for the ones I love.

(c) Gay Reiser Cannon * 2011* All Rights Reserved