Wish I May Wish I Might: Have the Wish

Summary

The author reflects on the power of wishes, inspired by a nursery rhyme and personal experiences, advocating for simple yet impactful wishes for the betterment of people and nature.

Abstract

In response to a writing prompt from Dancing Elephants Press, the author expresses a series of wishes that range from the presence of blue butterflies to the more profound desires for peace, love, trust, and happiness. Drawing from an old nursery rhyme sung to children, the piece conveys a sense of nostalgia and the enduring influence of childhood songs. The author also credits Deepak Chopra's teachings on synchronicity for inspiring the practice of wishing, which led to the fulfillment of a personal wish for a house. The narrative shifts from big, personal wishes to more altruistic desires that benefit both people and the environment, emphasizing the joy of nurturing gardens and helping others. The author concludes by revealing the nursery rhyme as "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and expresses gratitude for the ability to share these wishes.

Opinions

The author values the simplicity and purity of wishes, as seen in their desire for more blue butterflies and a peaceful, loving world.
There is a strong belief in the power of wishes to manifest real-life changes, as evidenced by the author's experience of wishing for a house and subsequently living in it.
The author emphasizes the importance of nurturing nature, as indicated by their wishes for gardens and the mention of planting ponds for dragonflies.
The piece suggests that wishes can have a ripple effect, impacting not just the wisher but also others and the natural world.
The author holds a nostalgic attachment to the nursery rhyme "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," which has shaped their perspective on wishing.
There is an appreciation for the influence of other writers and thinkers, such as Vidya Sury and Deepak Chopra, on the author's approach to wishing and writing.
The author's current wishes reflect a shift towards community and environmental well-being, indicating a belief in the significance of small, humble actions for a greater good.

Wish I May Wish I Might: Have the Wish

In response to Dancing Elephants Press Prompt 42 of 52

Small Blue butterfly. Photograph is by the author

I wish for more blue butterflies

I wish for butterflies galore

Butterflies up to the ceiling

And down to the floor

I wish for peace and love

I wish for trust and truth

I wish for happy, smiling youth

I wish for lots of gardens to nurture and to love

I wish to help people stay in the houses that they love

By tidying wild gardens

And filling them with love

I wish I may, I wish I might

Have the wish I wish tonight.

Notes:

I wish I may, I wish I might,

Have the wish I wish tonight

Is taken from an old nursery rhyme, I used to sing to my children at bedtime, along with many others

Do you know which one? Go on, guess; it is a popular nursery song often sung in reception classes in the UK.

With love, Hermione

P.S.: thank you Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles for the prompt and story about sharing your wishes with your mother. What a gift to have given you.

How I wish

I myself got this wishing idea from Deepak Chopra who writes on Medium too. After reading his book Synchronicity, I wished for a house and got it. I was lucky enough to live in a beautiful place for 3 years of my life and to raise my children there. We were surrounded by butterflies in May, and I remember planting 3 small ponds there and watching the dragonflies lay their eggs in summer. Lots of fond memories of those big wishes.

Now, as you can see from the song above, my wishes are more humble, but I hope they have a bigger impact on more people and insects.

P.P.S: The song was: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star