Grimbeau

On old black chair

In candle glow,

Undershadowed

by the roundtable’s

Archway segment shade.

Young black dog, curled up,

picture book,

on old black chair.

A bit of eye open, yellow flicker,

slowly blinking, basking. Closed.

Lids move, quick, hunting, chasing,

Running, running, running.

Stop

Am I there?

Am I in it?

He wasn’t

In mine