Song to a Coastal Hunter

Trap a white ermine.  Scatter salt
on the snow.  Its tongue will freeze fast. 
Use its pelt for your pillow. 

Draw a deer to its death to blanket
your bed.  Put salt-licks in the forest. 
Wait with your bow. 

Catch a wild songbird.  Sprinkle salt
on its tail.  Cage the bird in your bedroom
to sing you to sleep. 

Hold fast to a woman.  Taste the salt
on her skin.  Leave your sea scent behind
when you go.