3/30: the doe-woman's message

The second time I saw the doe-woman
she was far down the trail,

she was crossing with steps that seemed
to have no movement to them -
to be moving and not moving

her neck swiveled and our eyes met
and her dual existence
was evident in her black eyes.

What am I supposed to make of you?
I asked quietly, not moving, not wanting to spook her.

There are things you do not understand
was what I heard
though perhaps it was just the wind.

And then she bounded from the path
and was gone.

What revelation is that?
I am not such a fool.