Beware of the Hunter

...none of which he can stand,
don't be stupid with him,
he'll kill you -
     venery, venery,
     his dance, his game bag -
he has weapons, but no style
to his pursuit,
don't be stupid,
he can't stand it.

Balanced on my shoulder
she whimpers like a novel
and begs information
about him.

I am unmoved
and merely repeat the warnings
as she listens into the dim
for his rude stalking.