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If Wishes

Were Horses

By Colleen WaltersPublished 5 months ago 1 min read
If Wishes
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If I could I would

fly away to where I could

be the one you love.

🥀

But if wishes were horses

beggars would ride.

Stream of Consciousness

About the Creator

Colleen Walters

Just a girl who likes to write poems, usually inspired by events and people in my Florida life.. Always be you, because you are awesome. You matter. You are enough. ❤️

You can find me also on Facebook & Messenger and Discord

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  • Komal5 months ago

    This hits like a tiny truth bomb! Love how it turns dreamy romance into a cheeky reality check.💖

  • K.B. Silver 5 months ago

    perfect ending 👏👏✨

  • Caitlin Charlton5 months ago

    Ooo this one was a lingering one. A deep poetic contemplation, that pulls us into the depths of our mind to ponder. Boy was this line good, 'if wishes were horses beggars would ride'. fantastic work, Colleen 🤗❤️

  • But it would be so nice if we could have things so easily hehehe. Loved your poem!

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