the wishing well

the coins
had stacked so
high,
dulled pennies
and nickels
no
longer with
a shine,
wishes made
on each
coin, as if
someone was
listening,
then tossed
into the well.
who would possibly
grant a wish
for a mere,
a penny, or
a nickel?
who would grant
love,
or riches,
or health to
someone giving
up such a small
unmissed
fee?