What is my Beastie?

Night.  When all is not bright, not a single thing in sight. 

But wait, was their a flash of light?

Two dots of yellow looking so mellow.

Coyotes howling, owls hooting, was that a cat yowling?

The scurry of a porcupine nearby, the grass rustling, am I hearing shouting?

Walking slowly, then starting a jog, finally the sprint to the warm cozy house!

Now, not even a mouse can scare me.

Maybe next time I can outwit the clever night when all is not bright.