The Only Wish Poem by Hemakumar Nanayakkara
The Only Wish
I never wished to be
a lonely sparrow
that lives in a luxurious
golden cage
I never wished to be
a strong eagle
that flies across the
clear blue sky
I never wished to be
a brawny lion
that reigns the kingdom
of wild animals
I never wished to be
the sunshine
that has lost its
lustrous glow
I never wished to be
a high mountain
that has no beautiful
pelting cascades
I never wished to be
the deep blue sea
that has no precious
pearls at its bottom
I never wished to be
the morning dew
that spills away from
a dangling rose
I never wished to be
the silver tears
that fall from your
sparkling eyes
I only wished to be
a golden memory
that always remains
in your mind...
Copyright(c) Hemakumar Nanayakkara
OH this is so very gently penned with LOVE.... It really struck my heart... Excellent in my oppion........ Bonnie
An eloquent offering. Our memories no one can take from us. Lovely work indeed. Warmest regards, Sandra
Applause, applause! ! ! ! Very well written indeed, a soft lingering poem that leaves one relaxed and serene. Excellent. Love and hugs Ernestine XXX
wow...such a simple notion which holds so much beauty and honesty...you are truely worth reading again and again...
wow! it really really touch me! I enjoy all other poems from you but this is just amazing! thanks for sharing!
this poem says such a lot, reading not only the lines, but between them....i love it. thanks for sharing. Jen x :)
Dear Hemakumar, this is beautiful! Such wonderful images that build to a perfect denouement. Splendid poem. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
very beautiful poem. I was wondering where you were going w/ it until those last few lines, 'the golden' themed memory is really nice imagery 10/10
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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I am so glad I read this poem, it is just lovely and well constructed, thank you, Lynda x