The Fountain

Words:128

Lines: 27

Free Verse Poem for Shadow and Lights poetry contest.

The Fountain

By Lisa Noe



The fountain is beautiful

Water spurting toward heaven high

The floral trees surround it

And when they lose their leaves

They gracefully tumble into the water.

I see the coins that someone wished upon

They pinned their dreams on wishes,

They hope they will come true.



It has stood for many years

Seen many a dime dropped in.

The children encircle the fountain in the spring

Hiding eggs around it and playing hide-n-seek.

The wishes are like diamonds

They are cherished by the dreamer,

Who believes they can come true.

My last dime goes to the fountain

As I wish for happiness with you.

I guess I’m just a dreamer

Wishing in the well,

The fountain stands forever like a beacon us all.



Words:128

Lines: 27