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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2002-05-02 07:53 AM

The Bottom Line

One day within a dreamer’s spell
I came upon a wishing well
There was a little sign embossed
“A single wish, a penny tossed”

My dream was ready waiting there
But pockets searched were pockets bare
Not one small copper coin in sight
To ease the want of my delight

So near the brink, so close at hand
A wish would fall at my command
And as I glanced upon the ground
I saw a penny, small and round

It seems someone had dropped it there
And left the well without a care
I reached and held the penny tight
And wished and wished with all my might

Just think what this small coin will do
My greatest wish will soon come true
But then I read again the sign
And saw the tiny bottom line

It said , “Your dream will soon come true
But you must also pay your due
For every selfish wish you make
An irreversible mistake”

“A million dollars you could own
For one small copper penny thrown
But for each greedy wish will be
A hungry child across the sea”

The penny I so tightly clasped
Fell suddenly from out my grasp
I let it drop beside the well
And to my knees I humbly fell

It came to me the purpose now
This wishing well to which I bow
I tossed the penny to the depths
Of spirit’s well of gratefulness

And wished that one small child would be
Held safe from harm and hungry free
From out the well there came a sound
A child’s laughter echoed round

A dreamer I have always been
But I still carry deep within
A hope and love for fellow man
And squelch my greedas best I can

Elizabeth Santos

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-05-02 08:17 AM

"A dreamer I have always been
But I still carry deep within
A hope and love for fellow man
And squelch my greedas best I can"

BRAVO!!! I love the thoughtfulness you put into this wonderful poem, sweet friend, I would never ever wish for something of vanity or greed either, for then that can only lead to frustration or grief in the future, if I had a wish, I would always wish to feel like a child again and have my sweet dream girl Joanna close to me and promise to be faithful and love her forever! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

2 posted 2002-05-02 09:53 AM

BRAVO!!!! I do so wish you'd e-mail me all your new stuff as you post it so I'd never miss a one of them as they all are true gems!

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

3 posted 2002-05-02 11:13 AM

Elizabeth,
Excellent write, but than you excel in excellence. Sy

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

4 posted 2002-05-02 01:02 PM

The wisdom and heart in this is as impressive as the cadence and gifted pens story telling capabilities. Wonderful, inspiring, uplifting write dear Poetess of Grace.