Simple Wishes

I wish you warm 

copper dreams. I

wish you iron strength

on hardest days. May

ways you move

through life fit

often with the world.

Let mild rainstorms

roll perfumed breezes

toward your nostrils.

Let tastes of food

on hungry days bless

you with enough; and

send you satisfied

to a clean bed 

in a quiet place. And

may you hear songs

that take you by the hand

and walk you softly over

sweet grass to sleep 

and warm copper dreams. 

hans ostrom 2022