Ranking the Wishes

The exploration of wishes serves as a central theme, examining how they shape identity and perception. Some poems depict wishing as a failure to appreciate reality, while others highlight its role in acknowledging the limitations of the present. This collection suggests that poetry plays a vital role in sustaining meaningful desires. Through a diverse array of genres, including elegy and meditation, the poems poignantly illustrate how wishes provide structure and purpose to our lives, offering both consolation and insight.