Wish List – A Poem by Joan McNerney

I wish life could be
like those movies with
happy endings when
everyone kisses.

I wish that movie
with many twists and spins
turns out some sharp guy
finds that pretty gal.

I wish I could be
that pretty gal with
gleaming teeth &
long eye lashes.

I wish there could be
exquisite dresses
muffs & puffs
all pink iridescent.

I wish there were
this big fancy house
full of wardrobes
puppies, canaries.

I wish yellow canaries
would sing and dance
whirling my name in script
across an endless blue sky.