Wishing Poem by Barry Middleton

I wish I could play the piano,
I wish that I lived in Montana,
I wish I could dance,
and owned a big ranch,
I wish life would give me
just one more small chance.

I wish that I had better luck,
I wish I had a big pickup truck,
I wish I had a gal
who called herself Sal
and a pert pinto horse
in my OK corral.

To wish is alright if you're young,
the time when dreams are begun,
but better take action
to make it all happen,
a wish and hard work,
even big plans get done.

But when wishes grow old
there's no final bet,
so don't let your wishes
become your regret.