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Wishes and Eyes

When you wish upon a star with hopes that take you far and far Dreams awake and reach for stars And angels wonder who you are Magic gives it‘s memory For ways of possibility We cast a spell for spirits to answer Giving to fate a certain measure We pray for love from whom we choose Obey our eyes that make the rules We act with anticipation go unnoticed finding frustration Day dream with our staring eyes And wonder how to win this prize Realize that it was upon a star you relied And stars don’t often compromise When you should have asked a question And waited for a reply Wake up from dreaming And risk your life All this needing isn't wise Nothing will happen If you only use wishes and eyes

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Karen Jones

Date: 9/25/2023 7:24:00 PM

And stars don't often compromise...love that. Who hasn't wished with eyes?This was insightful.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 9/8/2023 11:29:00 PM

How lovely to read you early this morning.A beautiful post.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/7/2023 12:48:00 PM

Wishing is never enough. Well expressed!

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/7/2023 8:15:00 AM

A handful of wishes is like a pocket full of lint. They will buy you nothing at all.

Ink Empress

Date: 9/7/2023 6:59:00 AM

Such wisdom you’ve delivered here so profoundly. I love the flow of this and the depth of what you’ve said here. Especially how you’ve ended the poem. Actions are necessary just wishful thinking wouldnt get one anywhere, as it requires effort too. Love this one

Valsa George

Date: 9/6/2023 9:26:00 PM

One has to act and persevere in order to realize our wishes and dreams ! Day dreaming alone won't be enough. Well said dear friend. A great poem.

Stephan McBride

Date: 9/6/2023 4:36:00 PM

This is a masterpiece, love it , very captivating how you bring this all together so clever

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/6/2023 7:06:00 AM

Uplifting, inspiring, poetry!

Tom Woody

Date: 9/6/2023 5:23:00 AM

If I'm reading this right the moral of the story is we are masters of our own fate and simply wishing for something to be won't make it happen. In any case, enjoyable read

The Situation
Date: 9/6/2023 2:09:00 PM

The wish is for a certian girl. That's where the eyes come in with her beauty. Over all saying it's better to not be shy.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/6/2023 4:06:00 AM

Definitely, TS, a person needs to know exactly what they desire, set small goals aimed at achieving that goal. It might take a long time but slowly those dreams, wishes, goals set will come true. Life is not easy, but goals can be accomplished, but always be prepared for setbacks, hinderances, obstacles or failures that have to be overcome. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for your presence at my page. Sara

The Situation
Date: 9/6/2023 2:09:00 PM

It's about being shy.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/6/2023 3:42:00 AM

Lovely write. God bless you, Love, Gina

David Richmond

Date: 9/6/2023 3:35:00 AM

A very needed message for today's society in which there is so much that is fake. Reminds me of "If wishes were horses"

The Situation

Date: 9/6/2023 2:52:00 AM

I don't need any comments, this is a masterpiece.