Break the Wishbone

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A child's secret wish
tossed in a fountain
Last of their coins
is now food for a fish

First star's light
reaches the dream
and the fourth leaf of clover
is a welcome sight

On birthday candle the song
A wavering flame has heard
and with many tight closed eyes
wishes true have been observed

So watch the lightning
and break the wishbone
Catch leaves falling
and run straight home

We were not born on flights of fancy
nor danced on hope in a stream
but it's all right to wish for chances
and believe in passing dreams

(December 4th, 2017)

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