Wishes

Solid in nature 
But dripping with irony 
Like ice 
Cold and stiff
But once grazed by doubt
Leaks away 
Never to be sustained 
A Warmth like blood 
A taste  
Sharp and sour 
Spoiled rotten 
To be reached again
Incessantly craved
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Al-Khalili Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 10:14 AM
There is a bittersweetness to your writing. The title is called "Wishes" but the poem as a grit that is sharp and hits hard, rather than that of a wish to be uplifting, this has a bit of darkness in it. Thank you for the reading.
in Distress Avatar
August 5, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Awww...Congrats, Ash!
Ashley Avatar
July 7, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Dear Ash, indeed, wishes are fragile. You believe they can come true till they don't. A yearning piece. Congratulations for your win in Craig's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Mcintosh Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Congrats and God bless you, love, Gina
mysore Avatar
July 5, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Congratulations on your win dear poet. Happy writing.
Cornish Avatar
July 5, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Ash, love your thoughts here
Agustin Avatar
July 3, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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