the connection

hawk's eyes on my

back

Remy stares at my

moving body

snuggled next to

Jernee

____

has he connected

with

the spirit of my dead

dog

does he know...

____

she must be

speaking

words of wisdom to

her

younger long-lost

cousin

____

"keep an eye on her,

will you?

she gets afraid

sometimes--doesn't

want anyone to

know."

____

he's following

instructions

doesn't shield his

stare

watches peacefully

from her hold