Woken from first sleep,
I could not tell the source of gentle light,
dawn or night-shiner,
Until, dog-enabled, I stood at the door and moon-sharp shadows
Quickened my heart.
Then I stepped outside and gasped.
The Hunter.
Right there.
Right here in my eye, his good dogs accompanying him as well,
Brighter than the moon;
Right here, answering my restlessness
With unwavering surety;
Right here in my heart.
Yes.
I am heading back outdoors now,
and if I do not return, inquire of the stars.