Small brown deer
wandering through the park
so athletic
after running in the dark
He stops for a moment
searching for a friendly hand
spotting dropped food
scattered throughout the land
Showing much grace
while wiggling his ears
swishing of the tail
as he draws near
Photographs are taken
by quiet observers unseen
making his way to the table
a feast to be gleaned
Eating a small morsel
a child begins to cry
startled and running
he leaps into the sky
Over the fence
beautiful form in his jump
leaping to safety
not even a thump
copyright 2017 Debbie Pierce
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I had thoughts of posting about a deer as well. I was able to take some video of a white tailed fawn running in a field a few weeks ago and the athletic tag made me think of it too.
Thanks for sharing. The video of the white tailed fawn running in a field sounds wonderful. Thanks for reading.
Beautiful Poetry, I was there in the park with the deer!
Thank you.
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Thank you. Deer are beautiful creatures.
Beautiful poem, Debbie. I love watching deer whenever the opportunity presents itself!
Thank you. Thanks for sharing. The deer are so much fun to observe and photograph.
I remember camping in Washington Peninsula close to National Park, deer walked right up to people. My daughter was 4 years old and she went up to pet the deer.
That is so cool. Some deer can be so friendly. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for reading.
You’re welcome. Thank you for reminding me of such a precious memory!
Love this debbie! ❤ so beautiful xoxo
Thank you. The deer are so fun especially when in the park. Have a wonderful day!
Love your poem. Great choice of athletes also…deer are quick and agile. Thanks.
Thank you.