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