Be Careful What You Wish For ...

‘tis the nature of humans
yearning always
for that
which we may not have

to have a prayer answered

in the affirmative
is not always
the pleasant dream-come-true
imagined

disappointment

disinterested distain
can settle in
once an object of desire
is obtained

how is it …

neath the searing beam
of penetrating reality’s glare
is bright lustrous allure
transformed to revulsion?

snuffed out

as a guttering candle
passion’s flame all consuming
extinguishing ever
affections warming light

take great care, my friend

your treasured heart's desire
which you …
wish for
pine for
pray for

may one day
come to you