When You Wish

my pen this night
is weak
my thoughts though
strong are meek
my dreams are dreams
and that's all that they are
but until i make them come to life
they are as far away as the stars
stars at night are so numerous
i can not count
also are my dreams 
an unset amount
the stars twinkle and move across
my sky
and my dreams they shine
and delight my mind
one star that is present
it is my sun
my dream ever present 
is the only one
the sun it warms me
on winters day
my dream warms me
in various other ways
when the world turns
and my sun appears to go away
my dream is scattered
across the milky way
i count the stars
and dreams alike
beautiful visions
of my delight
but dreams are all they are
until i bring them life
a dawning star 
and bright day light
my heart and mind 
wish with all their might
that i would bring my dream
into the light
"I wish I may, I wish I might
have this wish I make tonight."
and with the rising of the sun
dream and star become as one
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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July 5, 2010 at 12:44 PM
John I read the beautiful comment you made on my poem 'Messages from HEAVEN' and that was hard. Then I read this poem and the tears flowed. The 7th of July it will be 5 years since Billy went to his reward. I don't look forward to that day but it will be our oldest daughter's 51 birthday so I have to concentrate on that. God Bless, Cile
Smith Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 4:26 PM
I dream and daydream. Really liked this one. Ellen
Chircop Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 1:32 PM
beautiful wish..Charma
Culverhouse Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 6:12 AM
very beautiful poem, kepp sharing with us.
Smith Avatar
February 9, 2010 at 8:38 PM
another good read Ellen
Palli Avatar
February 6, 2010 at 1:48 PM
very beautiful and touching, thanks
Delacroix Avatar
February 5, 2010 at 11:52 PM
Thank you for taking on the line of your thoughts as you write this great poem. Splendid imagery expresses them well. It is good to dream but indeed that is all they are until we bring them to life. Inspiring. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your comments on my poem. I found that to be the opposite for me. I was bound before I found God. After, I found liberation. Best wishes, Caroline.
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February 5, 2010 at 8:27 PM
Beautiful poem. it all floats together to create an imagery of your cherished& starlit dreams. your words make me believe you as a person who can make his/her come true in the way they want it, because they say it in such a powerful and beautiful way. -Always Lynette
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February 5, 2010 at 5:47 PM
Thanks for the comment, and the tip on the spelling. :)
Sweetheart Avatar
February 5, 2010 at 4:35 PM
Wishing upon a star is a beautiful thing .. stars even have names now.. I own one called Azrielle'.. my pen name of which I wrote my poem Two in One..if u care to read.. this lovely creation of yours tonight has been an absolute delight... thankxxx John for your special comments reflected on my poetry ... meaningful to me... luv... Linda-Marie
Culverhouse Avatar
February 5, 2010 at 4:20 PM
enjoyed reading today
Kendrick Avatar
February 5, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Very impressive wishing here. Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work.Sara
O Leary Avatar
February 5, 2010 at 10:46 AM
nice word that goes very well together,nice flow,well done ken
Hill Avatar
February 5, 2010 at 10:28 AM
BRAVO....wonderful write...TAH
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