You See Me

 I see you at a distance

Watching your every move
Wondering, waiting, to see what you do
Watching your black ears perk up
As if you sense me, see me
Do you?
Do you sense me?
Watching you from afar?

I see your silk black fur glisten in the sun
The way it moves with every stride
Your blue eyes looking around
Trying to find me in what seems like an easy task

I crouch down in the open field
Try to blend in as best as I can
Still watching you
Waiting for your next move

You see me, I know you do
Not the way I see you
You see the spirit that I am
Yet, you really don’t see me

Your soft black nose sniffs in the sweet air
Hoping you can find me by scent
Seeking me as you close your eyes
Hoping you can find me by smell
I see you, watching, wondering, and waiting

Do you think I am here?
Is it the spirit me?
I sit up looking at you with your eyes close
Your nose in the air breathing deep
Hoping I am found

You look in my direction as if you spotted me
I duck down in hopes I am not found
I know you saw me
I know you sensed me
You breathe in deep to see if you were right

I peek up again making eye contact
Watching, waiting, wondering
Come to me?
Will you?
You waiting til I’m ready
Right now I do not know
You know
Don’t you

You see it
Sense it
I am ready
You knew all along
Didn’t you

Written: April 2017