only

only one
only lonely
only moon

only dogs
bark at the moon
as if to say we’re here
and tilt their heads in wonder that
she never barks an answer

only crows
like mourners shiny black
who cannot see the moon
beyond the death of flesh
set up a braying cacophony
to summon up the sun

only lovers
drowning
in each other
sinking through parted flesh
will pause to marvel silently
as Luna kisses her reflection
and sinks into the sea

only coyote
loping ‘cross his prairie sea
howls at the moon
in conversation

only one
only lonely
only moon