Animalistic Urges

 

I saw a coyote today

His fur was brown like autumn shadows

He was on the other side of the creek

Watching me as I cried,

Realizing I could never be the person I desired

He watched me throw a bracelet in the river,

Stared as I wept,

Creeped closer as I tore at my skull.

I noticed him staring at me, 

With curiosity and wonder.

I could no longer smile,

Unable to cherish him.

I waited for it to hop over the bracelet

And tear into my throat

I wish it had.

Instead our gazes remained fixed,

Until we both walked away.

We both left with a piece of each other in our throats.