Wishing (You) Well

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I dropped a wish down the old well
with eyes that followed as it fell
to dark and murky depths below
where doubtful dreams and hopes may grow
but keeping to the local lore
i tossed also a quarter more
it shimmered in the dying light
then into darkness made it's flight
maybe just simple superstition
wasted coin, a poor petition
or fleeting comfort for the few
who frankly know naught else to do
when all else fails, you may yet try
but wave your pocket change goodbye

Once again, you are a very good poet.

thanks
i occasionally like to do ones like this about such things, wishing wells, other similar folksy or unreal things with that kinda theme to it, etc.

i also occasionally like to ones with tweaked takes or elements of children's stories or nursery rhymes (?) (not sure exactly what it'd be classified as. not that "3 blind mouse" kinda bullcrap, but i did one that was reminiscent but of the song that goes, rain, rain go away, come again another day, etc except it has nothing to do with that song other than some phrasing here and there and obviously it mentions rain more than a few times) for a loose theme often as a masking metaphor for something else with deeper meaning.

*bump*

well, thanks for the poll votes i guess. still input and better than no reply whatsoever