Granted, and you are given the idea for a story! But, it goes just like every other story heard, and in fact, is composed of only cliches and very bad analogies.
I wish my shoulder (shingles!!!) would stop hurting
“It's necessary to have wished for death in order to know how good it is to live.” ― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo
“Can a magician kill a man by magic?” Lord Wellington asked Strange.
Strange frowned. He seemed to dislike the question. “I suppose a magician might,” he admitted, “but a gentleman never could.” — Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell