29.11.21 - 4:50 p.m.

may your dwindling tank surprise you
may the hole in your sweater stay the same size until you can fix it
may the wood pile stay dry even when you forget to cover it with the tarp as you were asked and then reminded to do
may your chickens surprise you by staying home to roost
may your tired heart be bolstered by casual joy
may the milk go off tomorrow, instead
may the rag drawer have enough for this mess
may the bus driver see you running and stop
may others’ lights shine over your fence when your bulb blows
may your subscription renew after payday
may the children’s teacher send a second permission slip
may you last long enough to see the common miracle