Where Wishes Begin
Where in the world
do wishes begin?
With puffs of white fluff
we blow in the wind?
With coins that we toss
in fountains and wells?
With stones we rub smooth
while whispering spells?
With candles that dance
as we shut our eyes tight?
With stars we watch fall
in the hush of the night?
Where in the world
do wishes all start?
With me, and with you,
and with hope in the heart.
do wishes begin?
With puffs of white fluff
we blow in the wind?
With coins that we toss
in fountains and wells?
With stones we rub smooth
while whispering spells?
With candles that dance
as we shut our eyes tight?
With stars we watch fall
in the hush of the night?
Where in the world
do wishes all start?
With me, and with you,
and with hope in the heart.
This poem is copyright (©) Lisa Varchol Perron 2026
About the Writer
Lisa Varchol Perron
Lisa Varchol Perron writes children's poetry, picture books, and middle-grade novels. Past and forthcoming publications include The Caterpillar, Highlights Hello, High Five, The School Magazine and children's poetry anthologies. She was a finalist in the 2021 Madness! Poetry tournament for children's poets, and her debut picture book is scheduled for spring of 2023. Lisa lives with her family just outside of Boston, Massachusetts.
