To Our children

Ah little one
had I the power to bestow
the best gifts of life
I’d give you
         a pencil to draw your future
         an eraser to remove your mistakes
         a cloud to go to when happy
         and mother's arms when sad

         The innocence to trust and love everyone
          the wisdom to perceive treachery

Welcome little one to this beautiful
          but cruel world
          and may the goddess be at your side always.

1970,06,22
for Derek, my brother.