make a wish

     tonight I lit a candle, 

just to make a wish 

because I've already picked all the petals off the flowers growing wild, and the dandelion seeds are all scattered in someone else's yard. 11:11 is too far, and I've been watching, but no stars are falling. 

     tonight I lit a candle, just to make a wish

I watched the flame, with all the hope it holds, and whispered my dreams 

     tonight I lit a candle, and wished to see you soon. 

but now I've gone & told you, so it can't possibly come true. 

     tonight I hope you'll light a candle, promising never to tell a soul, 

watching the light sway back & forth, 

before you close your eyes 

I hope you'll wish 
to see me too.