My Wish

Hello Ms. Johnson, I’m sure this sounds strange
our mutual friend, said you need a change.
She told me how hard you work every day, 
come home to your children, no time for play.

Your husband left you without any money
and traded family, for tainted honey.
You work as a nurse, working hard for each dime,
yet nothing’s left over at holiday time.

A holiday spent solely enjoying life,
playing with your kids no worry and no strife.
this dream keeps you going, each and every day,
my dear Ms. Johnson I believe I have a way.

I have a house with an awesome ocean view 
for two weeks Ms. Johnson, it belongs to you.
I’m going on a journey and would find it grand
if you could watch my house and enjoy my strand.

If you and your children would like to come here,
believe me Ms. Johnson you’ve nothing to fear.
When you call Janet, she’ll give you my number,
my wish for you is a little less cumber.


Sincerely Brenda Meier-Hans 
12.29.2014
Contest: My Wish For You

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 4/15/2015 10:18:00 AM
Love this fine poem! A7 and congrats, I see that it won too.
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Date: 4/7/2015 11:37:00 PM
wow, i lived this stanza "I have a house with an awesome ocean view for two weeks Ms. Johnson, it belongs to you. I’m going on a journey and would find it grand if you could watch my house and enjoy my strand. I loved the pictures in this poem, Elegant And Wow" Bryan Loves
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Date: 2/6/2015 6:45:00 AM
You write graciously and wonderfully. Its blissful coming across this piece. There's nothing more than I can say other than, this is simply awesome and great
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Date: 1/28/2015 7:58:00 AM
This is an awesome and wonderful poem. Its nice spending some time here.. It feels so quality and deserving. Great pen friend
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Date: 1/4/2015 8:32:00 AM
Aww that would be a fabulous treat, so many work so hard and never get to enjoy it. Lovely wish and a lovely win :)
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Date: 1/2/2015 2:32:00 AM
Spending time with children is a real bliss. A very kind and generous poem. congrats on your 3rd place win.....
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Date: 1/2/2015 2:23:00 AM
Great Brenda. Congrats on win. With Love Rajat
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Date: 1/2/2015 1:35:00 AM
I like this Brenda,how generous you are! Congrats on the win my friend...huggs
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Date: 1/1/2015 5:46:00 PM
Brenda, Congratulations -- This is a great way to start the new year. Enjoyed reading your winning poem. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 1/1/2015 4:17:00 PM
congratulations Brenda on this winning poem, nicely done
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Date: 1/1/2015 3:00:00 PM
This sounds like a dream come true for a young mother. Touches my heart. Congratulations, Brenda, like the use of the word, cumber too. The world needs more generous people like you describe here.
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Date: 1/1/2015 2:19:00 PM
ah-haw do I know how to pick them or what. Congratulations on your well deserved win. You deserved this one in spades. I am so happy love Armand.
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Date: 1/1/2015 12:27:00 PM
Congrats Brenda.
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Date: 1/1/2015 11:55:00 AM
Hi Brenda, A big congratulations to you on your 3rd Place win for your beautiful compassionate poem! Nice way to start the New Year! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 1/1/2015 11:48:00 AM
I so loved this the first time I read it and delighted it placed well for you - congrats:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 1/1/2015 11:13:00 AM
My, this is so loving and compassionate. I wish everyone in the world sent a letter like this for the new year. Excellent work showing great imagination and talent.
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Date: 12/31/2014 2:55:00 PM
Hi Brenda : I really enjoyed your poem and the sincerity you blended in it. my compliments and thank you for your comment on my poem.
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Date: 12/31/2014 11:44:00 AM
An awesome write... Happy New Year from the Eastman's!
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Date: 12/31/2014 7:37:00 AM
Dear Brenda: Thank you for the support my friend. Here's wishing you and your loved ones A Happy New Year filled with peace, joy and love. All my best wishes on the last day of 2014, Leon.
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Date: 12/31/2014 2:00:00 AM
well, you are one of the few I have read who did exactly what the judge of this contest asked!! I certainly did not follow the rules exactly so will be surprised if I place at all. very nice one, brenda (ps, another scrooge is giving out low numbers but don't know who it is. haha)
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/31/2014 9:10:00 AM
Bahahaha. I have to laugh now. I have decided it doesn't matter thanks to you reminding me of my New Years Resolution LOL. Thanks for your kind words Andrea.
Date: 12/30/2014 10:33:00 PM
This is a really charming poem, Brenda...very nicely done!! :) john.
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/31/2014 9:10:00 AM
Thank you so much John.
Date: 12/30/2014 7:29:00 PM
This does not surprise me from you Brenda, your generosity and good will shines in your actions here. Your letter is beautifully composed. A Fav for me!
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 12/31/2014 9:11:00 AM
Thank you so much Maurice.
Date: 12/30/2014 2:52:00 PM
what a delightful and charming scene of generosity, Brenda.. wishing you a fun new year.. hugggs
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Date: 12/30/2014 8:32:00 AM
A nice display of our extremes. Well composed. Good luck in the contest Brenda.
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Date: 12/30/2014 6:55:00 AM
What a wonderful read Brenda, enjoyed this so very much. What a wonderful gift this would be. Wishing you all the best on your contest entry and a Happy and wonderful New year to you and your family, lots of hugs.....Sharon G.
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