Nine Wishes
Wish #12: A Wish for Protection

Let us imagine
That our precious ones
Who pace in cells of addiction,
Of self-loathing, of fear
Find serenity in a sacred circle
That embraces them gently
One day
At a time.

This wish is dedicated to Darrell J.
On his twentieth birthday
Throughout it all, you may occasionally stumble
But I am so proud of you,
Of how you always pick yourself up again.
Love, Mom 4/5/04




wish#12: Wish for Protection
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