He blew his birthday candles out. Her penny hit the well. They closed their eyes, and dreamed a dream That they would a never tell. The children pulled the wishbone. Dandelion seeds dispersed. Fingers crossed so hopefully; Rituals well-rehearsed. But no-one ever mentions, Though successes counted are few, The wishes made upon a star That …
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