Day 12

I know where the hawk sits to watch us

and where he’s going when he leaves.

I know that pillow moss is a fairy forest.

I know the mockingbird can sing in 4/4 time

and woods can sound like oceans

if you close your eyes.

I do not know what happens when a dog dies,

but I know what his happiness looks like,

and I know that he is blessed who crosses

unafraid.