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I Wish For You

I Wish For You I wish for you the sorrow of a passing songbird’s song I wish for you the heartache of long winters hanging on I wish for you the sunrise on a never-ending night I wish for you a gentle touch on the fragile string of loving’s kite I wish for you a cleansing rain upon your upturned face I wish for you a soothing touch caressing ageless beauty’s grace I wish for you a stinging gale to rock you from your reverie I wish for you clear memories to tease your heart and set it free I wish for you a pure black night to nestle safe within true arms I wish for you the crack of dawn to wake from sleep your mythic charms I wish for you a fire’s dreams of endless passion’s lust I wish for you life’s legacy of footsteps followed in the dust John G. Lawless 12/19/2014 submitted to - My Wish For You – Poetry Contest sponsor – Isaiah Zerbst

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Casarah Nance

Date: 1/4/2015 8:35:00 AM

Wonderful wishes and a wonderful win, :)

John Lawless
Date: 1/4/2015 8:54:00 AM

Thank you Casarah, for your poetry and for your support of my poetic endeavors.

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 1/2/2015 1:39:00 AM

It is another winning year, congrats John ...huggs

John Lawless
Date: 1/4/2015 8:51:00 AM

we keep stirring the pot and poets rise to the top...thanks again for your support.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/1/2015 5:46:00 PM

John, Congratulations -- This is a great way to start the new year. Enjoyed reading your winning poem. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

John Lawless
Date: 1/4/2015 8:50:00 AM

And again Linda, I thank you for your the time and expertise in sponsoring the contest.

Mark Trichet

Date: 1/1/2015 5:43:00 PM

Hey John, congrats on the win a fine verse indeed.

John Lawless
Date: 1/4/2015 8:49:00 AM

Thanks Mark for stopping by and commenting.

Robert Stoner Jr

Date: 1/1/2015 4:22:00 PM

congratulations John for this win much deserved

Robert Stoner Jr
Date: 1/4/2015 9:02:00 AM

I have indeed decorated the bike in bows and gold garland for Christmas toy runs. The wife throws candy to the kids, lots of fun.

John Lawless
Date: 1/4/2015 8:48:00 AM

Thanks Robert, hope you put a bow on that bike.

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/1/2015 3:32:00 PM

Hi John, congratulations on your win for you wishes poem. I really liked the metaphors...very poetic. Happy New Year, Sandra

John Lawless
Date: 1/4/2015 8:47:00 AM

Thanks Sandra, I always enjoy visiting the land of the metaphor, especially around the holidays.

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 1/1/2015 12:06:00 PM

Congratulations on your win John. I really love your wishes. Things everyone should experience.

John Lawless
Date: 1/4/2015 8:46:00 AM

My father always told us "If wishes were horses - beggars would ride." I never understood it but it did make me think more about wishing. thanks for you kind word of support Brenda, alway appreciated.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/1/2015 12:02:00 PM

My wish to be able to write as wonderfully as this! many congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx

John Lawless
Date: 1/4/2015 8:44:00 AM

Thank you Jan for the words of praise and for you continued interest in my writings.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/19/2014 7:18:00 AM

What a wonderful write on the theme of the contest, good luck, John

John Lawless
Date: 1/4/2015 8:43:00 AM

Thank you Dr. Mehta for the kind words.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/18/2014 10:02:00 PM

wow, a most poetic one for this contest, John!! I have one I already wrote that is sarcastic. I think I will enter it since i can't see myself coming up with a serious one this beautiful!!!

John Lawless
Date: 1/4/2015 8:43:00 AM

I like my wishes to have a little PANACHE. Thanks for your comment.

Aiyah Torres

Date: 12/18/2014 6:58:00 PM

I wish that all your wishes will be granted! Merry christmas, John! :)