Genie's Glass

I stumbled upon a Genie's glass
Along the shore, it glittered bright
It caught my eye, I dug the sand
And held this magic in my hand
I rubbed it clean, to my delight
The Genie spoke and granted me
Such golden wishes, not two...but three
Offering wealth, or fame or riches grand
But within the power given me
I'd choose to break free from my shell
Where childhood imagination would not fail
And if the sky were clear enough
And the water still enough
Then, that is where wish two begins...
If I could step right out of my skin
To sometimes be old....or young again
Then I could see the world outside
Through someone's older or younger eyes
And understand a different sky
The last wish that has been granted me
Would be to erase all negativity
To see the world a peaceful place
Like looking through the Genie's glass
Where skies are free from war and gain
And rain or sun comes free of pain
These would be  wishes I would ask
If I were to find the Genie's glass
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kapoor Avatar
April 12, 2024 at 4:12 AM
I am rereading your 2010 poem today after a very very long time. Hope you are in your best health and joys with usual family members. I really miss your wonderful poetry dear friend Carrie. Love and best wishes always... Ravindra
Kapoor Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Outstandingly brilliant and beautifully composed a magnificent Poem told like a tale with a melody of its own. The last eight lines are superb how beautiful. I would make it a fav. poem. And thank you for your ever precious comments on my Poem Patradoot 24.My good wishes for your contest my friend. Love and best wishes always......Ravindra.......Carrie Richards
La France Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 8:10 AM
Thank you so much for your comment on my poetry ~ I think this poem is just magical ~ a winner for sure ~~
Mehta Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 5:28 PM
I appreciate all the three wishes. Good luck in the contest, Carrie
Roberts Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 7:57 AM
lovely one Carrie, good luck in the contest
A  Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 7:53 AM
A WoNDERFuL PoEM CArrIE.-Skat
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