A Wish & A Prayer

As a child, I’d wish with gleeful cheer,

Santa would bring the toy I’d hold dear.

The joy it brought, pure and true,

A feeling I’d chase, forever new.

I’d tug the wishbone, make a secret plea,

An extra wish, just for me.

In class, I’d wish for recess bell,

Sunshine outside, freedom to tell.

A dinner date, though it went astray,

I’d wish to leave, without dismay.

But vacations brought a different thrill,

Wishing they’d never end or be still.

As I grow older, I wish to roam,

Retaining independence, my heart’s home.

And then, wishes turn to prayer,

Seeking guidance, beyond luck’s air.

I look for divine will, a gentle guide,

A wish transformed, where faith reside.

4/11/2026

SP

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