My Three Wishes

My Three Wishes

I
do not
wish for fame,
for the world to
know me by my name.
A mansion on a hill
with acres green, by a rill,
and sweeping views down to the sea
would be to squander my wishes three
I’d rather a wealth, of peace, joy and health.




Amy’s ‘three wishes contest’ 21st April 2010
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Strand Avatar
April 25, 2010 at 9:28 AM
Wise counsel here Margaret and thank you for your kind words about my poem.Rgds Brian
Dietrich Avatar
April 22, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Great Concise way to do it!!! good luck!! andrea ps loved that last line
A   Avatar
April 21, 2010 at 5:23 AM
Good luck in this contest, you made a beauty of a wish,,p.d.
Mehta Avatar
April 21, 2010 at 4:26 AM
Good luck in the contest. A fine etheree
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