A Gentle Soul

Like an archer who bends his bow 
and holds an arrow with a steady hand 
his target his only sight 
already visualising the slain doe in his hands
Before she falls she already sees the archers
arrow leaving its bow, 
a split second both pair of eyes make contact
Both open, one pair to see no more.

The hunter now the hunted
See’s into the recess of her soul 
in the deep pool of her eyes
Her head turned towards her fawn
She stood her ground the target she had to be
The fawn now bucked and leapt into the forest
A doe to be a mother to fawns 
Her sacrifice a befitting one 
Her soul released carried on a gentle 
breeze towards the golden sun.

24.1.2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Kauffman Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 1:56 PM
This brought tears to my eyes, Carol. Very well done. Congratulations on your win!
Mitra Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 5:46 PM
Thanks Sam....much appreciated.
Sambourne Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 6:37 PM
So well expressed, Carol. Your final line in particular resonates - the nurturing female soul set free. Best wishes, Brian
Mitra Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 8:18 PM
Thank you Brian...yes indeed it does and is :)
Puddifoot Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 3:32 PM
i found myself returning to this one again and again, and it would've placed higher but for a couple of minor grammatical/punctuation issues..a soulful piece that just allows the moment to unfold on the page..congrats on your win in my contest!
Mitra Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 6:28 PM
Thanks Charlotte...point noted...much appreciated :))
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