I wished for abundant riches
Now my bank account is full
The police are investigating
They think they’re stolen bills
I wished for peace and quiet
Now I have no thoughts in my head
My life is total emptiness
I may as well be dead
I wished for everlasting love
Ardent, devoted and true
Now I can never shake him
He’s stuck to me like glue
I wished to be a beautiful bird
Soaring wild and free
Now I’m locked in a cage
To amuse a human being
Be careful what you wish for
It might just come true
What you wanted may not turn out
The way you expected it to
Β© 2016 Mother Wintermoon
For dVerse and Mish’s prompt to write a serious, whimsical or humorous poem about wishes. Mine was meant to be humorous. π
First timer here. Great words of caution. They remind me the documentary movie called “I am” which starts with someone having it all, then realizing he is not happy. Through a series of interviews with philosophers, religious people, gurus, psychologists, the filmmaker ascertains that while money does not make you happy, the absence of money can make you unhappy. People need enough to take care of basic needs for them and their family, but what makes us happy is some form of recognition and belonging, which the Greeks call “thumos.”
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Nice to meet you Keith. Thanks so much for your wonderful comment and introducion to the word “thumos.” I love that! π
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Many thanks. I learned that word from David Brooks in his book “The Social Animal.”
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I love learning (and inventing) new words!
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So very true! I love how you’ve done this and I couldn’t agree more with the message x
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So very true… Love the way you put your thoughts in words. I was giggling while reading but still getting the serious and important message…
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That’s the best reaction! Thanks bunches for your feedback Momma. β€οΈ
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a wise, wise piece about wishes. β€
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Good one! Love how you captured our attention
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Thanks Eddie. π Glad you liked it.
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Oh yes indeed – be careful what you wish for! I really enjoyed this π
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Thanks so much Freya! β€οΈ
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Such a tremendous poetic creation with such an admirable warning. π
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Thanks a bunch Dorna! β€οΈ
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Ha! Ain’t that the truth?
π
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π Gotta be careful with those wishes! Thanks much for your comment Susan.
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A fun write. Ah the balance between attachment, freedom and meaning. Being essentially a social animal, it is inescapable. I wonder what sort of poetry orangutans would write? π (fun rhyme for a jovial/serious poem)
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Ha! A poem from an orangutan perspective would make a great prompt! Thanks for your visit and feedback Sabio. π
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Be careful indeed! A fun write with a great lesson!
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Thank you Bryan, I appreciate your feedback and visit. π
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I was hoping someone would do a “be careful what you wish for” poem! Thanks for your enthusiasm with this prompt. π
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π Thanks much for being here Mish!
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Very fun poem, and true as well!
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Thanks for your feedback and visit Marilyn. Nice to meet you. π
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You, too. π
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Wishes, yes what a subject, we always seem to wish for too much, maybe instead of wishing we should pray, and be happy in our circumstances, evening if they are tough, as it is from these that one can learn. I always hope for world peace, and the healing of our world, which are my prayers as well. love the poem, it reads so easily, and makes its point well. Best wishes and blessings, Charles.
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All good points Charles. I pray and wistfully wish for world peace and healing of mother earth and all her inhabitants. Thanks so much for all your feedback and sharing your thoughts and ruminations.
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pleasure, I enjoy your blog, so why not comment on it. It seems many just press like, then one never knows, what the persons, likes, or anything about them, so I often comment when I like something. π
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I feel the same and do the same. π
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π great.
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That 3rd stanza had ne cracking up;))
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ππ Thanks much for the visit Jazzy. I’m glad I made you laugh!
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my mama always told me be careful what you wish for and it seems so true when i see the things i got instead when i yearned for more….i love your verses …beautifully written
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Those wishes can be tricky! Thanks for being here and commenting!
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Just to be safe, you better get rid of that genie….you might be tempted π
Great poem mother, thank you for sharing π
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Haha! I’m so glad and thankful the universe introduced us, Mark. It’s a real pleasure to know you and interact with you. I’m gonna send that genie packin’!
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It’s considered a curse in the Chinese culture to say to someone, “May you get what you wish for. ”
Good poem. MM. Fun!
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I didn’t know it was a curse…I can see why it would be though. Thanks much for your visit and comment! π
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