Wish I Had A Wish

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Lyrics By JT Curtis

I Wish I Had A Wish

I wish I had the time
to write a little verse
making it a song
not short or very long
for better or for worse
But it probably wouldn't rhyme

I wish I had some money
Now, that would be a laugh
Growing from a tree
falling down, around on me
The Taxman would take half
Now,that's not even funny

I wish I had a friend
joining me to the finish
to take my hand when I've fallen
and come running as I'm calling
But in time, it would diminish
And I'm sure that it would end

Oh, I wish I had a wife
it would be a happy time
we could sit and talk for hours
see the world, and make it ours
But then the final crime
One of us, must loose our life

Oh, I wish I had a wish
I would put it on a plate
and serve it up to you
to see what you would do
something simple, something great
Or just leave it on the dish
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Date: 9/14/2025 12:25:00 PM
Enjoyed this one Jerry Great singing Kevin
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 9/16/2025 3:14:00 PM
Thanks Kevin an I glad you were able to down load your song it's now on my favorites
Date: 9/8/2025 12:24:00 PM
Hello Jerry T, Curtis, I enjoyed this poem. all about your wishes. It will be my fav. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/8/2025 12:42:00 PM
Hello Jerry CurtisI think it is both our fav. . enjoy your evening, my friend. /Darlene/
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 9/8/2025 12:29:00 PM
Thank you Darlene, I think this is my fav too
Date: 9/8/2025 7:28:00 AM
lol Jerry. I'm glad you found the time to write these lyrics and put them to such jaunty music. Well done on both counts!
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 9/8/2025 12:31:00 PM
Thanks Lin "Jaunty" was just what I was aiming for. lol
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