Opossum Event

Imagine,

the creature that lives

happily in the darkness and

plays dead to survive-

comes out of its den,

one night.

Moved by scent and season.

Called out by the moon.

But, the moon has no words

to caution-

So, our friend moves

with too much gusto,

only to be erased

by the inescapable beating

of the cars on the road.

Perhaps it runs out to remind;

quiet observation, study, and

premeditated movement,

Wins this Game.