12.28.13 Now,I Guess, I Know

Today I learned that they shoot coyote. 

Down in the outwaters..next door.

I have no desire to be a Pollyanna. 

I fully intend to know what's happening-

in the universe,

 in the world,

 in my town, 

in my neighborhood,

 in the Conservation Lands, 

in the out waters; 

but sometimes, 

what is real 

is simply a tough no-nonsense thing. 

19 shots fired , 

rapid succession ,

semi-automatic,

midnight. 

I guess, now I know