They went clattering,

Until they swerved

In a swift, circular line

To the right,

Because of the firecat.



Or until they swerved

In a swift, circular line

To the left,

Because of the firecat.



The bucks clattered.

The firecat went leaping,

To the right, to the left,

And

Bristled in the way.



Later, the firecat closed his bright eyes

And slept.


"Earthy Anecdote" From Harmonium (1923)