Disillusionary
When you wish upon
a luminous celestial mass
fueled by nuclear fusion
nothing
absolutely nothing
the cardiovascular system
gives the illusion of desiring
will simply arrive
as if by magic
no matter
how many sentimental films
you might have seen.
Disillusionary © Copyright 2021, Robert J. Tiess.
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40 words (the prompt limit). Wishing on Stars brevity challenge prompt - link:
https://allpoetry.com/contest/2764533-40-words-or-less.-Brevity.
Submitted: November 1, 2020