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A single wish.

by WrittenInStone


A single wish.

A single star is agleam tonight,
it's feeble glow no match for the moonlight,
but it is seen from down below,
those pairs of eyes, it's path they do follow,

mouthing words they wish to speak,
in a single world that now seems so bleak,
their beating heart as they strain to hope,
they fall to their knees at the edge of a slope,

A single star is agleam tonight,
a desperate wish to end this fight,
but no matter how long their eyes are closed,
their wish laid bare, and too soon disposed.

That single star soon disappears,
having not to worry of the children's tears,
someday again their wish will be made,
until then their hope will fade.


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Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:07 am
rida says...



I loved this poem! It’s so............. wonderful! I loved the last stanza! It was my favourite!! The imagery and the words you used were just so amazing!!! I also loved how you used the sentence ‘ a single star is agleam tonight,’ in the first and the third stanza! I loved loved loved the poem!!!




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Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:06 am
rida says...



I loved this poem! It’s so............. wonderful! I loved the last stanza! It was my favourite!! The imagery and the words you used were just so amazing!!! I also loved how you used the sentence ‘ a single star is agleam tonight,’ in the first and the third stanza! I loved loved loved the poem!!!




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Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:54 am
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I really liked this poem. The idea was great, and so were the words. The only problem is that the rhythm isn't constant. The first stanza is very jumpy, because there are one too many syllables in a couple of the lines. I still liked it, but you could still improve it.




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Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:22 am
LittleLionWoman says...



Three words: You've got skill.




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I like it. I don't feel that the last line of the first stanza has the same rhythm as the rest of the poem, it didn't feel tight. I like it a lot though. It's sad, yet hopeful. I like the theme a lot. I like how the children keep on wishing, even though that the wish isn't exactly being answer. I love the line about the star not caring. It was beautiful, just beautiful. Great poem!
-tgirly




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Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:52 am
constantia says...



Omg... This was honestly amazing. I wish I could give you a better review with some actual constructive criticism, but I'm not the best poet. Haha

You told such an appealing story through this poem. Can't wait to read more of your stuff!(:




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Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:58 pm
Nightlyowl says...



Wow this poem was great. I liked it a lot it was deep and yet simple. I really loved it and hope to read more.
4 owls out of 5.

~Owl





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