The wishers gathered at the fountain, each tossing a coin and whispering a secret hope.

Watching the ceremony, she felt wishless, as if no future desire could stir within her.

The old mariner wisheth to return home before the storm closes in.

If thou wishest for peace, then sow understanding among thy neighbors.

The ill-wisher spread rumors to undermine her reputation.

Kayakers lined the banks of the Wishkah as the late afternoon sun turned the water to molten gold.

She ignored the gossip from ill-wishers and focused on finishing her manuscript.