A fountain
is just a fountain,
until you add a wish.
A wishing well
is just a wishing well,
made rich
by your financial pitch.
But caution to the fish,
who might eat your pitch,
and be served sauced
on another’s dish.
For the wishful dish,
stolen by a thieving fish,
manifests
vexing
nourishment.
(2018 – all rights reserved – Mary Bedient)
