Immigrants Wish

A rabbit’s foot, auspicious
an albatross for sailors
or China’s magic bamboo
all signify a windfall -
what immigrant’s wish

in trust of what is God’s will
a cross is worn by many
to show faith in a Savior  -
who immigrants wish

Favors shown, sorry mishaps
for mortals lacking foodstuff  -
why immigrants wish

a sanctuary, lodging -
where immigrants wish

what immigrants wish

written September 10, 2019

contest:  Where Bumbles Bounce
judged:  10/3/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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