Wishful Wonder

Wishful Wonder If you make a wish a thousand times to know the secret of the skies. Will it take ‘til the cock crows for the elephant to share what he knows? Is the answer hidden within the twinkle of one’s eyes? For this truly_ is where truth lies; _ As I am told by the withered ancient old _ of brightly spun tales sung by friendly fairies. Aww! but all know how the facts do vary_ Amongst the bedtime stories to be told_ stared into the chambers of the young as their wee eyes doth fold _ into the darkness of the flight to the world beyond tonight. On their travel perch wise owl to assure the journey free of foul _ deeds which lurk yet nigh _ always distant close nearby. Over the treetops up tall mountains to the springs of sparkling fountains. To drink of lifelong wisdom. Bathe away the shadows deep. Ask the angels your soul to keep. Be not your plight as willows weep. Pray they keep a hand upon thee _ comfort thee from head to feet? Guard thy dreams whilst thee sleep. To yield upon thee _Let thy deeds decide thy fate. Be them made with good intent. With humble heart thine time, be spent. Bless thy spirit be full of strength. Of earthly burdens doth not break. Much work of hands to undertake. Return thee now; to the new of day_ For in this place thou cannot stay. Hark! these winds wisp thee away.