If Wishes Would Be Gifts

If wishes would be gifts, my child,
your mother's dream would be fulfilled.
I'd rest each night in sweet repose
with faith my hopes instilled.

I'd wish for sunshine over you
and dark clouds few and quickly gone;
and rain just adequate to grow
the flowers to color each new dawn.

I'd wish for music in your soul
that moves your heart to dance.
I'd wish for beauty in your eyes
in each direction that you glance.

And there would be a wish for you
a gratitude for all you are,
and one for wide eyed wonder,
desire to know each distant star.

And there among my wishes,
will be hope you always know,
with all my heart I love you
no matter what you do or where you go.

7/6/00
Dedicated to my daughters.