Using lon with wile

Because lon can be used as either a preposition or a intrantitive verb, the meaning of the sentence can be a bit confusing when used with wile.

mi wile lon tomo.

I want to be at home. / I want in a house.

The sentence has two possible translations. The first translation states that the speaker wishes he were at home. The second translation states that the speaker wants to do something in a house. It's best to split this sentence up to avoid confusion:

mi wile e ni: mi lon tomo.

I want this: I'm at home.

Toki Pona often uses this e ni: trick.

sina toki e ni tawa mi: sina moku.

You told me that you are eating.