And we cast lots

And we cast lots . . .

First Nephi. Chapter Three. Verse 11.

The outcome always matters

but maybe not the method.

The iron rod is sturdy

through fair weather and foul.

But the kind of shoes we wear

or whether we grip overhand

or underhand

with gloves on

or barehanded

is a matter of cleromancy

and not dreams perhaps

the element of chance

is the savor of faith