The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle

Written By: Rumer Godden

Illustrated By: Mairi Hedderwick

If I Had A Wish...

If I had a wish, I would wish for a car

And then when I wanted, I could go really far

If I had a wish, I would wish for money

And then I'd do what I want, no matter the fee

If I had a wish, I would wish for a house

I'd have chairs and a couch, maybe even a mouse!

If I had a wish, I would wish for it all

But then, should I wonder what bad could befall?

I would have what I want, and want even more

I'd become greedy and full, of that I am sure

If I had a wish, I would wish for a dream

In a world full of love, in a place I could sing

Where all would be well and my life I'd enjoy

Without fortune and fame, greedy and coy

But wait, what is that I hear myself say?

I do have that dream, I live it today.

I have family and friends, a good home and money

I'm as happy and well as I ever will be.

The truth I must share with you I say

If I had a wish, I'd wish for today.