(Light skinned middle aged Latina woman with short dark hair, reading glasses, and a floral blouse speaking into a microphone).

May there be joy… 

May your eyes discover 

the small beauties of nature. 

May the scent 

of flowers perfume 

every moment of your days. 

May the morning 

sun color your cheeks 

and brighten your eyes. 

May the spring breeze 

give movement to your hair. 

May good memories 

refresh your memory. 

May your ears hear 

your favorite songs 

again and again. 

May the kisses 

and caresses 

of those you love 

and who love you make 

you sing and dance. 

May all this soothe 

your sorrows and pain. 

May joy envelop you 

and be the air you breathe. 

Ramona Yolanda Montiel Born in Mercedes, Corrientes. Currently living in Barranqueras, Chaco, Argentina. Retired Teacher and Social Worker. Writer of the Working Group “Together for Letters” director Mirta Ramirez, Chaco, Argentina.