I wished upon a star

and it was a glorious star 

the perfect one

at exactly 11:11

I made a wish

I prayed for its success

with tears in my eyes

and hope in my heart

Not knowing that the cold truth

Awaited me the following morning

I wished for my parents to stop arguing

And fighting

And to be happy 

But as I heard the first argument

Sour my morning

I realized that my wish meant nothing

I prayed to God 

Asking that salty question

Why

Why didn’t my wish work

Don’t you love me

No answer

Silence

Cold and empty

I sat waiting

Knowing the truth

I wished for

A false hope

But memory

Instilled a hope

And as I recall

I still had hope

So for the time being

I will wish every night 

Upon a star

And one day 

My wish will be granted

And my patience rewarded

Until then 

I tell my parents every night and morning

I love you

And that alone warms my heart

Because maybe I did wish upon the right star