Wishes…

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Some people have fairies and pixies
With whom they share wishes and vows,
But down at the end of my garden
I just have a herd of pink cows.

And no, I’ve not been at the bottle,
They’re not pink pachyderms just for me…
But on every clear night through the summer
They are there, plain for all eyes to see.

They must be quite magical creatures…
For by day they are just black and white,
But just watch as the sun gets to setting
And they will transform in the light.

The dog’s none too happy to see them
And could well live without them, she says.
But I love watching their transformation
As they bathe in the sun’s dying rays.

Now as fairies and pixies are tiny,
And leprechauns grant pots of gold,
Just how big a wish could they offer?
I could ask, but that might be too bold.

I could ask that they might change their diet,
And give a real treat to my nose,
If the grass they have munched on at one end
Came out again smelling of rose.

But perhaps my wish’s already granted,
For not everyone’s lucky to see
A herd of pink cows in their garden…
And everyday magic for free.

About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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46 Responses to Wishes…

  3. The Story Reading Ape says:
    July 1, 2018 at 12:34

    I just couldn’t find the words to introduce the reblog, Sue 🤗❤️🤗

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  4. Erik says:
    July 1, 2018 at 12:37

    I love this, Sue: full of wit and humor and, yes, something magical.

    While I love the visual aid offered in the picture and how it may have even inspired the poem, I got to envisioning this poem in a print-only book; and I think it would become a favorite of many, because of the curiosity, mental imagery and “puzzle solving” that would be required.

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  5. quiall says:
    July 1, 2018 at 12:39

    What a lovely tale!

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  6. willowdot21 says:
    July 1, 2018 at 12:52

    One of life’s rate treats 💜💜

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  7. OIKOS™-Redaktion says:
    July 1, 2018 at 13:04

    Wonderful Sue! Now you have to buy some pink clothing for Ani, making her a pink cow. Lol
    Costumizing like Sarah (travelswithchoppy.wordpress.com) does with her favorite fourlegger. 😉
    Have a nice Sunday! Michael

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  8. ksbeth says:
    July 1, 2018 at 13:18

    i love this, sue. so whimsical!

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  9. pensitivity101 says:
    July 1, 2018 at 13:27

    Pink cows, eh. Better than pink elephants I guess. Seriously, I think cows are great, such lovely eyes, but yeah, they do whiff a bit.

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  10. Marcia says:
    July 1, 2018 at 13:51

    I always enjoy your poetry, Sue, especially the ones that exemplify your wicked wit and humor, but you may have outdone yourself on this one. It’s a gem! 😀

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  11. Dorinda Duclos says:
    July 1, 2018 at 14:10

    A poem to spark imagination and fantasy. I love this, Sue! 😊

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  13. Sarah Brentyn says:
    July 1, 2018 at 14:51

    😂 Love the change in diet lines. And the last lines are lovely. What a fun poem, Sue. Needed this on this not-so-fine Sunday morning. Thanks for sharing your whimsical wit.

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  14. D. Wallace Peach says:
    July 1, 2018 at 17:03

    I love this, Sue! What a magical garden with your pink cows. Ha ha.

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  15. Jennie says:
    July 2, 2018 at 03:27

    Delightful!

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  16. Eliza Waters says:
    July 2, 2018 at 03:34

    You truly have a gift for poetry, Sue, and humor most of all. 🙂

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  18. dgkaye says:
    July 3, 2018 at 01:54

    Loved this little magical story Sue. And the photo indeed looks like pink elephants! 🙂 Might be a great little children’s book? 🙂 ❤

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  19. robbiecheadle says:
    July 7, 2018 at 08:20

    How wonderful, as I said the other day how you see life depends on how you look at things.

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