Moncho

Long ago, no animals had voices.
They used their rough tongues
A well developed sense of touch
pieces of fur caught on bushes
showed which way one had walked.

Leave a note at campfire remains
A candle or two where the air is still
Bend your head down
lie down and curl up
then take your hand away.

Fish hooks from the bones
directed toward survival
will note their comings and goings
and their sense of balance
could keep watch over the universe.