Christmas Wish

One last wish before I die
Before I look God in the eye
Before I lie in sweet repose
Before the coffin lid is closed

I’d wish for one big iron box
With sturdy hasps and pick-proof locks
Wherein I’d put all hate and greed
Undo Pandora’s fateful deed.

Except for one thing from her cask
Just one exception I would ask
Let Hope remain, Her light unhid
Lest some damned burglar spring the lid.