Superstition says that a shooting star
Grants those who see it blaze across the sky
Any kind of wish their heart requests
Without a question as to how or why
By putting a penny in a fountain
You can be destined to find your true love
Blowing the fuzz off a dandelion
Your wish of wealth can fit like a glove
We know that tossing a coin or wanting
Won’t magically bring us what we wish
However we crave or how loud we shout
We must move to arrive at the finish
And the finish is whatever we aim for
Rely not on dandelions and stars
As they’re nothing more than symbols of hope
But let's start with ourselves to gain what's ours
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Grants those who see it blaze across the sky
Any kind of wish their heart requests
Without a question as to how or why
By putting a penny in a fountain
You can be destined to find your true love
Blowing the fuzz off a dandelion
Your wish of wealth can fit like a glove
We know that tossing a coin or wanting
Won’t magically bring us what we wish
However we crave or how loud we shout
We must move to arrive at the finish
And the finish is whatever we aim for
Rely not on dandelions and stars
As they’re nothing more than symbols of hope
But let's start with ourselves to gain what's ours
What is perfection?
Is it other's opinion
or your own judgment?
I nominate ... PhotoDiction
Dandelions and stars are magical icons of inspiration, but ultimately we are the activators of events in our lives! And I still love to live with a touch of magic!
ReplyDeleteTis as easy to control our dreams as make a wish come true.
ReplyDeletesharp, apt write,
ReplyDeletelove the way you deliver your sentiments.
Thank you all for your thoughtful comments.
ReplyDeleteelegant imagery, thanks for joining.
ReplyDeleteHappy Rally.
"we must move to arrive at the finish
ReplyDeleteAnd the finish is whatever we aim for"
I like this. It is up to us, not the magic or the wish or the luck we might be hoping for.
Well said and well written. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteStrong message and I must admit to doing these superstitious things, certainly action is called for if you really want something to happen
ReplyDeleteSo true--it's up to ourselves. Some people do love to dream though...
ReplyDeleteSuch a vivid poem. Great use of the rhyme scheme.
ReplyDeletecool message; i like the dandelion imagery.
ReplyDeletewishing for things tends to make us think only of the future and that things will only get better with the passage of time. There's a lot to be said for living for now and enjoying each moment.
ReplyDeleteLovely poem with great imagery. Thanks for sharing :)
Wonderful message here Mandy, words of wisdom delivered succinctly
ReplyDelete"We must move to arrive at the finish
And the finish is whatever we aim for". Well written :)