Tracking

For the dvserse prompt. The painting (as so often) is by Franz Marc.

Tracking

They hunt by smell,
chase by sight,
and their world is a million colours
we cannot see.

Dog sees a scent trail,
a burrow in tall grasses,
a trail of spangles,
tangy symbols,

confetti strewn across space,
fallen stars that come to rest
tangled in these damp foxtails
that hide the thirsty stream.

We follow, watch,
and if we hear an echo
of the ancient wild wisdom,
we try to learn.