Run and Run Some More

What kind of animal

ventures along such a path

hoof prints mired

in the bottom of a puddle

melting within

the darkness of a muddy splat?

Was it one lonely creature

from the woods in such a hurry

to escape ravaging

prey-seekers now hiding

puzzled looks?

Their prey has evaporated

into panting shadows

of camouflage

and three wolves invite

hunger to their menu.