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Wishing Pole

by Jennifer Ragan

I made myself a wishing pole
and cast with all my might
up into the heavens
upon a starry night

I baited it with faith and hope
then gazed up at the moon
waiting for a nibble
surely I’d catch one soon

I cranked the reel, took up the slack
and cast it out again
talked with God and Jesus
and then I said amen

I felt my pole begin to bend
I saw it snap in two
from too many wishes
not every wish comes true

I made another wishing pole
I’ve learned from my mistake
if you really want it
your dream is yours to make

09/11/2009

Author's Note: First thing I've written in a while:)

Posted on 09/11/2009
Copyright © 2025 Jennifer Ragan

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Shannon McEwen on 09/11/09 at 08:22 PM

It's so good to read your poetry again! I like this, like the concept, the message and the moral of the story. One thing I would suggest for S1, L2, I would add "it" after cast. Either way, I like it and it made my day to read your stuff again!

Posted by Dave Fitzgerald on 09/13/09 at 05:07 AM

I agree with Shannon, it might not be the finished article yet but it is a classic "Jennifer Ragan" in the making :)

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