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An ILL One’s Wish

By Chidinma Nwonye
February 23, 2026
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Body warm and shivering,

Longing for relief.

Many show care, others pity, 

But she wishes the pain away.

Health is wealth, they say.

Now, I know she would pay a million bucks

just to jump back up in strength again.


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  • Eugi
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    March 3, 2026
    Lovely poem, Ivor. You beautifully expressed morning bliss. 💕

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  • Ivor Steven
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    February 19, 2026
    Thank you very much for reading my poem here on CHW magazine. It was a fortuitous ...

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  • Ivor Steven
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    February 19, 2026
    Thank you for reading my poem here at CHW; I appreciate your thoughtful comments, EugiI

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  • Cheryl Batavia
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    February 18, 2026
    Ivor, the photo is perfectly paired with this poem, both reflecting the uncertainties of this era.

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    Beautiful said, and excellent rhyming, Ivor. Where do we land where there is peace and light?

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