Saw this out my window one morning. Wasn't sure if I was awake or asleep.

Some possibly germane advice from Robert Graves

Poet, never chase the dream.

Laugh yourself and turn away.

Mask your hunger, let it seem

Small matter if he come or stay;

But when he nestles in your hand at last,

Close up your fingers tight and hold him fast.

from A Pinch of Salt in Country Sentiments