Deer
small, spotted and sweet
tall, antlered and strong
even those deer that rein
at this time of year
four feet on the ground
poised ready to bound
startled by a sound
always alert
silent and present
gardeners oft lament
their seeking and eating
choice flowers and plants
the deer are abundant
thriving in nature
sharing our abundance
makes us a good neighbour
gagi 12/31/23