wishing

just a fleeting thought

Every time I catch
myself wishing,
I think of grandma,
a smile on her face --
she said with such grace,
"wish in one hand s**t in the other, see which one gets filled the fastest."
and I remember the coin
is better off in in my pocket
than in Timmy's
at the bottom of the well.

Author's Note

Timmy refers to an episode of Lassie -- he fell down the well. And I haven't a clue who is the original author of the "wish in one hand" saying.

Reviews

[Ruth]

I enjoyed this - different and challenging x

[NeiL ArandA]

You have a knack for humorous piece . And good common sense in most of your pieces

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much. I get it from grandma.

[Stephen]

It makes me chuckle. I`d look forward to reading your stuffs.

[Lyn Anderson]

I neglected to comment earlier. Thank you.

[Laura Harrison]

A warm, heartfelt write. I enjoyed reading it.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much. Yeah, my grandmother was an awesome lady.

[Laura Harrison]

that's grandmother's for you :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Ah yes I love that famous saying, even used it a time or two… the ending has me intrigued and contemplating the meaning.

[Lyn Anderson]

ha ha hee hee, for me to know and you to guess.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I wouldn't have it any other way.

[Aethereal]

This is a great truism here. Also:

Only an empty cup may be filled.
It's necessary to travel light if one’s to climb a mountain.
We must die to be resurrected.
We must give if we’re to receive.
The deeper we fall, the higher we rise.
Nothing avoids a void.
Within darkness we all the better see the light.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, thanks so much.

[Madalyn Beck]

I love this. Especially what your grandma had said. It's very true and relatable. Great write! (:

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. It is one truism Gramma was very fond of saying, that always makes me smile.