And the soul, if she is to know herself
must look into the soul and find
what kind of beast is hiding. 

And if it be a horse, open up the gate
and let it run.  And if it be a rabbit
give it sand dunes to disappear in. 

And if it be a swan, create a mirror image,
give it water.  And if it be a badger
grow a sloping woodland in your heart. 

And if it be a tick, let the blood flow
until it’s sated.  And if it be a fish
there must be a river and a mountain. 

And if it be a cat, find some people
to ignore, but if it be a wolf,
you’ll know from its restless way

of moving, if it be a wolf,
throw back your head
and let it howl.