Wish

If granted just a single wish...

...doubt or consternation would not ensue. Mind would waver not.

Iron clad would be my undertaking, resounding my conviction.

So sweet the imagining - such a benefaction would render us whole.

The instant amelioration of all slights, unkind remarks, and neglect.

Travesties undeserving bestowed - for reasons that still elude.

Oh, what would willingly be forgone if such exchange was within my realm.

Even Faustian pact would not bedevil I – the worth of such a gift would…

…more than treble, any cost imposed on the ledger - of this I am certain.

But fabled prize or enchanted fate, alas, resides not in my imposed lot.

For only self, much enlightened and true, may return grace whatever cost.

And in my heart deepest, I know paths crossed, are forever lost.