lifting up

your head

the moon, in full

lowering her body

over a shimmering ocean

a white cow, is lilting by

bell clanking, preternaturally

lifting up, onto your elbows

your partner laughs

“no, you are not dreaming”

the beach is white in the moon light

the cow’s horns nod, steadfastly

as she crosses your gaze

– she seems intent on getting past

this unexpected

apparition, on her trail

her eyes averted, not looking at you

as if to say

I am not comfortable

with this queen sized futon and pillows

and duvet, with human people bundled

in the moonlight

on the sand

looking at me

situation

this seems reasonable

and, you feel

love

for this surreal and beautiful life

on planet Earth

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