A Poem a Day 2015 (37): The wish #2minutesgo

Oops, I haven't posted a poem since February 26th! It doesn't seem that long ago, so time has flown. Since then I've taken a trip up to visit my family and celebrated my birthday, which seems to have extended over the week. It's times like these when you're reminded how truly amazing your friends and family are. Life's treasures. Here's a 2-minute poem in which I imagined a young girl going through experiences not so simple or pleasurable. We've all been there. It was written for JD Mader's 2minutesgo Friday challenge on his blog - check it out :) - http://www.jdmader.com/2015/03/2-minutes-go_13.html 

The wish

She made a wish

in the time of sorrow

for every tomorrow

to end

not with a sigh

or a whimper

or an itch

but a scream

mightier than thunder

as overwhelming

as the greatest word

ever said

as mind-blowing

as the purest calm

this open hand

reaches outwards

upturning as a leaf

curving into her

with a caress

 soundless and strong

qualities she envied

without guilt

lost as she was

in this winter

of her budding life