The fire in leaf and grass
so green it seems
each summer the last summer.
The wind blowing, the leaves
shivering in the sun,
each day the last day.
A red salamander
so cold and so
easy to catch, dreamily
moves his delicate feet
A  salamander  is a particularly interesting choice of animal–it has a  long history in human myth . Somewhat oddly, it is associated with fire; less oddly, it is associated with rebirth. 
 The salamander’s “fire” connects to the first line, while its bewitched nature may connect to its alleged role as a witch’s familiar (or alternate form for escaping from fires). 
 Biologically, many salamanders are capable of regenerating lost limbs. Bright red coloration also indicates a possible toxicity.
Living