The Wishing Well

The ancient vault of coins and dreams
where wishes are dropped
to be consumed
by a distant, soft splash

There, in those darkest depths
the dank walls echo to
the laughter of the gods 
as they count their bounty

while anxious folk above
patiently pray, and wait
for miracles
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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