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Wishful Thinking
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Wishful thinking,
hope unblinking,
wary wondering what’s in store
saved me, wrought me,
hard-way taught me
sometimes hope just leaves a sore.
Look upon a man
sat with folded hands.
Who knows what he’s waiting for?
I’m rethinking
that darn finking
and hoodwinking
wishful thinking.
I get tired,
uninspired,
days when living is a chore.
I might turn in,
trade my earnings;
I can’t hold out anymore.
When you’re at your end
here’s to you, my friend,
when you long for something more.
Glasses clinking,
people drinking:
bless that blinking
wishful thinking.
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Arend Lee Jessurun Los Angeles, California
Arend Lee Jessurun (they/them) is a nonbinary singer-songwriter and producer writing sincere, sometimes psychedelic, chamber folk. Their music explores the genderqueer experience and Christian faith through a hopeful lens. Arend's pure singing voice, nimble guitar arrangements, and poetic sensibility have earned them comparisons to Simon & Garfunkel, Iron & Wine, and Nick Drake. ... more
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