One Last Wish
by Melody White

If I were given one last wish,
It would be for you grandpa.
I'd wish that you were still here,

For one last Mickey Mouse pancake,
One last push on the tire swing,
One last read aloud of "The Night Before Christmas."

If my wish came true, I could have
You cheering me on at my soccer games,
Applauding loudly at my ballet recitals,
Holding my hand tight when we walk to church,
And showing me how to hammer without hitting my thumb.

But most importantly I'd want,
If my wish came true,
A final hug,
A warm embrace,
A kiss on my cheek,
And one last smile to see on your face.

Compare Melody's poem with this anonymous example:

Lost Friend

I felt so bad
When my friend moved away
We were so close
And shared so much
We had many great memories
I'll miss her