Muskrats

are the muskrats swimming tonight?
in the blue moonlight?
i saw a man with a crooked smile
go walking toward tomorrow
i saw a girl with a winning smile
weeping and in sorrow

are the muskrats sleeping tonight?
in their nest curled up so tight?
i saw a man with a clumsy pace
go limping on his way
i saw a girl with a sunny face
feeling sad about today

are the muskrats happy tonight?
touching noses in delight?
i saw a man with tearful eyes
looking to the west
i saw a girl with a sad goodbye
upon her farout quest

1974