Poetry for ChangeA poem read by Malak Kalmoni Chehab from her poetry book, Perfectly Flawed.
https://anchor.fm/malak-kalmoni/episodes/Lightning-Dreams-e1jkk9h
It’s about fearing one’s ability to achieve dreams, but the fear is the motivator to hard work and success.
Wishing upon a star trying not to fly too far,
Throwing a penny in a well as someone fell,
Wishing on the first full moon trying not to swoon,
Wishing on the turkey’s wish bone trying not to choke,
Catching a falling leaf and wishing on its fall,
Wishing on the eyelash stuck on your scarred face.
So many ways to make a wish, yet none
Imply the necessity for hard work or condone
The wonder and satisfaction that comes from
Being diligent, industrious, and creative proving that none
Can surpass humanity’s ingenuity wherever they come from.
Poetry for Change 