nocturnal beasts

the animals,

come out at night.

their footprints

are in the snow.

nocturnal beasts,

foraging for food.

wolves

and coyotes,

foxes

and raccoons.

look at all their footprints,

from porch to street,

back to the woods.

and then there's

yours,

the imprint of your high

heel shoe,

sneaking around

in the dark,

peering into my window.

so you.