I Only Wish {anaphora}

I only wish to know my heart
I only wish to love
I only wish to learn new things
I only wish to live above
I only wish to understand
I only wish to grow
I only wish to touch the stars
I only wish to know
I only wish to some how forget
I only wish to see
I only wish to learn to cry
I only wish to be
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Foulk Avatar
July 26, 2008 at 2:24 PM
where would this world be if we didn't have wishes. this was a great piece of poetry.
Richards Avatar
July 26, 2008 at 10:46 AM
This poem speaks for so many of us. We all have the same wishes, I believe. Thank you so much for commenting on my poems, you are kind. The one called "Smoke" called to me today, since we too live in the Northern Sacramento Valley, caught in between the Paradise fires, and the Trinity fires. Smoke has been a part of our lives all summer, but we are the fortunate ones, compared to those who have lost so much. Thank you for your nice words. Your friend, Carrie
Strand Avatar
July 25, 2008 at 11:34 PM
I like the way the ending phrases link together and make a fine inner poem of three stanzas John.Nice work and sentiments.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome observations
Winter Avatar
July 25, 2008 at 8:08 AM
All those things you wish for, I am wishing for you, too. A beautiful reflection of your shining soul. Love, Shar
Del Fierro Avatar
July 25, 2008 at 7:50 AM
wishing to be,is our personal challenge to become in this life...nice MJ...and if i might,bring the two words,"some how" together, as "somehow" avoiding a break,and reference to "some others ",whereas it's about you "somehow".....regardless,keep it real brudda...peace , jay
Degenhardt Avatar
July 25, 2008 at 7:14 AM
Wishes do come true my friend, it's a matter of believing and making them happen just as your are doing in your life now. I respect you so much for what you told me and the man that you are now. Excellent poetry, it's filled with the author. Michael
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