I wish

Written by Alek Ridet, 2019

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I wish I was a giant

who could stride the world

to take you anywhere

to show you the night sky

on the crest of the Kenyan mountains

the sunrise on the harbors of Cuba

I wish I was a shell

for you to dwell in

tide high

tide low

I wish I was a fire

whose sparks light the dark

when you lose your way

Eternal flame

awaiting your return