Long ago and far away in the land of my childhood, there were outdoor movies on Saturday nights on the lawn behind the drug store in our little town. My childish heart was captive to a farm boy in the area. I'd spread my blanket, sit down, and as dusk fell and the first star appeared I'd whisper, "I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight....I wish Willard will come and sit with me tonight". Most times it worked and, as dark fell, he'd settle beside me. Sometimes....sometimes, our hands even touched! So long ago, those innocent childhood days.......
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So lovely. To be young once more, and to truly believe that wishing upon a star would make your wishes come true...
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awesome!! i´m a collector of old childrens´ picture books, so no need to say i love the images here!!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly delightful, Bev.
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This i s sweet Bev!
ReplyDeleteBev, this is delicious and I'm glad your wish came true.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, thank you for the poem at Digitalmania ...... it made my day.
Absolutely darling, Bev! On occasion, I can still be heard quietly whispering a wish on a star! After all . . . when one believes in fairy tales and magic, anything is possible! Hugs, Terr xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to Willard? Lovely soft and creative composition. Bravo
ReplyDeleteOh Bev this is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
Jayne :-)
So sweet...and I love your nostalgic story.
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ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet and simply LOVELY!
AJ
Oh Bev this is just magical and your story is a journey through time...I would love to look up at night at see all the stars I could as a child...I guess I'll have to take a drive out into the desert away from all the light pollution.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the memories!
Bev, this is so very sweet and beautiful! How wonderful...such memories it evokes! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThis is great Bev and I love the little story with it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story. I wonder where Willard is now. This is gorgeous, Bev. You have captured the innocent childhood days so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, both the story and your art!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece and the story is heartwarming, Bev!
ReplyDeleteInnocent, magical and just beautiful! Great piece Bev.xx
ReplyDeletegorgeous piece Bev!! and I love the story!
ReplyDeleteHow very lovely Bev! And such a wonderful memory you share with us...
ReplyDeleteSo what happened to Willard then?
A lovely, sweet piece, Bev, to match your lovely childhood memory.
ReplyDeleteSweet picture, and even sweeter story!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet and whimsical- have always loved this rhyme!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful an illustration of your memories, Bev!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!! Great card
ReplyDeleteOh, what a precious memory. So pure and tender, as is this lovely image.
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