Wishing well

I'm the shiney penny, at the bottom of the well.
Watching you as you wish, your life goes swell.
Quarters and dimes, all around me here.
My shine is forever, I want that to be clear.

No one wishes on a penny, in a wishing well,
I've been here long enough, in this well to tell.
Quarters are for the big wishes, dimes just a plain wish,
Pennys are for wishes, for little kids.

Quarters come and quarters go,
But I'm always down here
Watching you from below.
Sitting on the bottom of life's wishing well
Giving people hope, I will never tell.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

yes! a unique perspective and layered social commentary on the material world .. very much enjoyed your "Wishing Well" .. yes! the pennies are for the children to wish on .. they tend to be believers keeping that penny's shine on through all the "big" people's, big wishes ... more than likely last hopes that soon fade .. it's like quarters in the slots ... sometimes someone does win "big" but the odds are against it ... not to forget lovers and their throws into the pond ... hmmmmmmmmmm what denomination are theirs, i wonder .. the title caught me right off .. delightful story of innocence and hope .. glad i did not miss it!
E.

[D. Mansfield]

I thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment.

[Chris Shaw]

A unique perspective from the bottom of the well. Thank goodness that penny stays silent and doesn’t dash the hopes of the wisher. I still throw my coins in from time to time. A lovely poem DM much enjoyed.

Chris

[D. Mansfield]

How's your weather over there

[Chris Shaw]

Cold but bright. No sign of spring yet. I hope you have better:)