I Wish
The time has come
to bid adieu
to all the dreams
I've had of you
Of high school dances
and corsages
like so many
sweet mirages
Sunset walks
along the beach
with you forever
out of reach
Romantic dinners
marriage vows
and every joy
that life allows
No son or daughter
on my knee
to throw a ball
or climb a tree
These things, it seems
have passed me by
And I shall always
wonder why
The mirror has
a tale to tell
but misty eyes
don't see so well
Let this be no
concern for you
For I have seen
your dreams come true
While my old soul
ran out of gas
your every wish
has come to pass
In sowing foolish seed
my Lord
I've surely reaped
a fool's reward
So while I take
my rightful place
no longer shall I
run this race
Since disappointment
came to call
I wish I'd never
dreamed at all
© Mike Wise
5-24-23
Copyright © Michael Wise | Year Posted 2023
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