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NAGUAL

Late one summer night

at the ranch,

we all gather ‘round the fire

as the dark wraps around us,

Uncle Joe tells us of the nagual—

magical trickster shaman

who shakes off his human form

to reveal the beast within—

coyote, wolf or dog—

and raids ranches

to feast on cows and sheep.

Wow!

I wish I knew that magic,

could say some spell

or perform some ritual

so I could slip my skin

like that fabled shapeshifter

and feel the freedom,

running beneath the stars,

night wind in my fur,

eyes bright with glints

of moonlight

and wild animal joy!