I startled a deer
this evening
who ate berries
so softly
and then was gone
before I could say
stay

Gull prints remained
patterned across the beach
precise until take off
unobstructed path
swooping through
colors of sunset

I have no need to capture you rope and line
I only want you to stay for a moment alone
to find me watching you in wonder
and to somehow know to you
this matters