The Wishing Fountain

The Wishing Fountain

Pennies, dimes and cents so many, Though tarnished they gleam with wishes plenty, Tossed by the young and old after a prayer, A secret whisper from the heart sincere.   A pet dog, a chocolate tree, A toy car, an enchanting fairy, Wishes innocent and adorable,...
Impermanence

Impermanence

  Piled up are the plates, stained with dried up sauces, The edges and crumbs of the savored bread are scattered hither-thither, Tarnished are the glasses with finger prints and lipstick marks, Lopsided seems the tablecloth smeared with spilled gravies, Streamers...