Hopes and Wishes

A wish is hope, all dressed up
A heart that needs to sing...
And I have 3 songs  today,
Hopes and wishes, that I bring...

I wish  yesterday was today
So I could change some things...
I seem so much wiser now,
A different song I'd sing...

I wish I had the power
To make my fellows see...
That hate wont set the table,
But love is always free

I wish that I could write a poem
That everyone would read...
Something with a message,
To plant a fruitful seed

We all would like to think
That magic might come our way...
And that some Genie just might grant,
Our hopes and wishes for today
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 10:45 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Barbara. Wishing you a beautiful weekend filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
La France Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 8:09 AM
Thank you so much for your comment on my poetry ~ I think this poem is really lovely and what wonderful wishes ~ best of luck ~~
Richards Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 8:56 PM
I love the message in your wishes....that yesterday could be today, perhaps we could make yesterdays a bit better! :) Nicely done, Barbara! ~ Carrie
Dietrich Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 8:44 PM
A really cute one, but I was add to the second wish, I wish yesterday was today (but only on Mondays thru Thursday) haha.LUv, Andrea
Neels Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 5:56 PM
Barbara, a winner in my book.. Have to go to my fav as well.. Thanks for an awesome way to start my day -WNN
Mehta Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 5:33 PM
A fantastic way to write on the theme of the contest. Quite unique. Good luck to be sure Barbara.
Loving Iii Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 4:03 PM
your making me cry. this was a wonderful experience, not one word out of place. it was true poetry with the thoughts and ieals all dreamy in place. i wanted to listen to it and see the beauty of who delivered it to me. this goes to my faves. John Henry Loving III
Roberts Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 1:12 PM
lovely, good luck in the contest
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