A hefty stone--maybe blue,
gray, or tan--that fits in onehand. Used to pound into the ground
a stake, or to hurl at a child-
threatening snake.
A stick, sturdy, with which
to pry up a stone or dig a root.
Or to knock fruit
off high branches. Or to jab
at a fish (oh, hungry, you wish
it would work.). Or to lean
on lightly as you walk; and walk.
Dried grass or vine
to use to entwine and braid
as you craft a basket
to be laid, laden, at the feet
of someone hungry.
hans ostrom 2025
