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
