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When I Make a Wish

When I make a wish.
                 When I make a wish.
      When I make a wish on a falling star.
                   I dream a dream.
                   I dream a dream.
     I dream a dream about how stars are.
          And my mind starts to wander
              On things I might ponder
         With a hope for a far better day.
           And in this blissful condition
               I embrace the tradition
            Of wishing my troubles away

               When you have a friend.
               When you have a friend.
When you have a friend who follows that star.
                      Do you know?
                      Do you know?
         Do you know how lucky you are?
              There are moments in life
               When conflicted by strife
       When a friend will come to your aid.
           And in this troubled condition
              With no hint of suspicion
          They'll wish your worries away.

                           The End

*This is a song from a children's musical I've written.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Rodrigues Avatar
June 27, 2022 at 6:43 AM
Sweet!
Mchattie Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Thanks Kim.
Flood Avatar
June 24, 2022 at 3:29 PM
Smashing lyrics, smashing song… what more can one ask for? Front row seats and free popcorn, maybe. Great work, David. Terry
Mchattie Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 4:07 PM
I hope it sees the light of day. It's competitive market out there.
Buehler Avatar
June 22, 2022 at 5:54 PM
I enjoyed this magical rhyme, David. Your musical will no doubt be amazing. Best of wishes, Evelyn :)
Mchattie Avatar
June 23, 2022 at 6:10 PM
Thanks. I've still got a long way to go.
Sands Avatar
June 22, 2022 at 5:35 PM
Oh, I love this poem. So true A Fave for me :) Congratulations for your musical too :)
Mchattie Avatar
June 23, 2022 at 6:09 PM
Thanks Heidi. Writing the play took long enough but putting it to music is a bit of a nightmare. Musicians are strange people. Have a great day.
Connelly Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 5:40 AM
David? How much of your musical is complete?
Mchattie Avatar
June 23, 2022 at 6:07 PM
A friend and I are laying the music down. It should take about three more months. It's a long process.
Wolf Avatar
June 12, 2022 at 6:31 PM
Sounds perfect for children -- of all ages! ~ 72 going on 7.2
Connelly Avatar
June 12, 2022 at 6:04 AM
David. Here there was a long pause before attempting to compose this reply AND even still I'm crying while trying to write this. The 3rd verse really hit me hard TRULY. You discribed the woman, who I would love to be my life's partner, to a tee. Then the repeat of the 1st verse with "WE" singing instead of "I" really had and have my tears flowing. BRAVO David BRAVO!!! Thank yo SO VERY VERY MUCH... (HELL... I'm still crying while rereading my comment to make sure I didn't mess up...
Connelly Avatar
June 1, 2022 at 6:16 PM
WONDERFUL David. My eyes are star filled. Such a magical chant in these words I hope they WORK... Let me give em a try: I'll wish 3Xs & dream 3Xs my friend that I will know when your musical is being performed SO that I may attend. A lovely piece David. Thank you...
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