2 cups of river water
a gentle hand that can give a firm shake
a spoonful of raspberry jam
3 tablespoons of little kid wonder
a shaft of natural light
a lock of hair from the person you love most
a strong thumping heartbeat
the morning song from the blue jay outside your window
a stone that is smooth like a small pancake
a teaspoon of wishful thinking
a dash of courage like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
a key shaped like your mother’s profile
a page from your favorite book
the grip of a baby’s hand round your finger
a peacock feather
a boot-full of Jamba Juice
a pinch of pomp and circumstance
a room with a view
the sound of the sea in a shell
3 toasts for life, health, and happiness
a liter of lullabies
the warmth of a body well spooned
a thimble of butterfly kisses
and a cool lemon pie in the shade