"Destined Minds"

WISHES UPON THE SHORE

Wishes wash upon the shore
in their thousands they surround my feet
and with every wave
I walk anew amidst the dreams
of all that one could wish for

sounds and scent that leave me breathless
as I take in all I survey
treasures amongst the seaweed jewels
glisten and catch the suns rays
so I gather the wishes to store

color and pearl, texture of tiny worlds
that have travelled so far
are slipped into my pocket
as I dance with the laps of the waves
and give gladly my gratitude

for the joy of all that is granted me
and then I sit upon the dunes
and pour out my pocket and finger
carefully each delicate wish
in a myriad of shapes and cones

and let them whisper to me
their secrets and wonders from
whence they came and tell me
stories of other lands and of
lives that have lived afar..

Maree Long
(c) Maree Long 2008