Aardvark of Dusk

Aardvark of Dusk

The aardvark of dusk
creeps sluggishly in
with nary a sign
of where he has been.

He pays us no mind
as he settles in place—
no mood or intent
can be read on his face.

How long will he stay?
There’s no way to know—
but just when we need him
he’s likely to go.

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