autumn beasts

these autumn beasts crouch in a hush

each to each

their long golden fur radiant in the sunset. unmoving

like statues set in place

set in the place

the beasts lower their heads

laying their one white horn to earth

and close their eyes. when finally the sun is gone and the gloom of night draws over them

the beasts lower their heads

laying their one white horn to earth

and close their eyes.