Dear Deer

"Oh, dear. The poor deer -- shot by a poor hunter," they cry And I truly agree with their "Why should men hunt merely for sport?" For what sense does it make the poor deer's life to abort? ********* Yet when a deer kills a man I shall be blunt here: For that man do they shed a tear? "Oh, dear. The poor dear..." And do the deer they confront? Or does that refined sensibilities affront? ********* And while we're considering all this Let's entertain another thought unkind -- Without deer meat, that's venison, in 1621 Today there might not be any Thanksgiving fun January 04, 2019 Entry in "Food for Thought" contest Sponsor: Silent One

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 1/6/2019 5:56:00 PM

Hi Gershon, dropping back with my congratulations on your much deserved win in the contest with this wonderful write. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always....Mike.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/6/2019 1:44:00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/6/2019 2:43:00 PM

Thanks much, Janice. Best wishes, Gershon

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/6/2019 1:41:00 PM

Great write..a well deserved win in the contest, Gershon. Congrats!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/6/2019 1:44:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay. Much appreciated. And congrats once again to you as well on your win with your profound, moving poem. Best wishes, Gershon

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/6/2019 1:33:00 PM

- A great win, congratulations Gershon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/6/2019 1:43:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, and congrats to you on your win as well. Warm winter wishes, Gershon

Bobby May

Date: 1/6/2019 12:42:00 PM

Congratulations Gershon! This was awesome!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/6/2019 1:08:00 PM

High praise. Thank you, my friend. And once again, congrats to you on feeding your hungry muse (in this contest). Best wishes, Gershon

Silent One

Date: 1/6/2019 10:42:00 AM

Intellectual thoughts and clever take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/6/2019 1:07:00 PM

Thanks for even considering this one, esp. since it possibly 'ruffles feathers' a bit. Best wishes, Gershon

Vladislav Raven

Date: 1/4/2019 1:55:00 PM

Hi Gershon, another excellent write. I am not into the killing of animals, then I have to admit, I am a bit hypocritical in the respect that I am not averse to a good piece of Venison. Such is the way of man my friend. Loved the content. Have a wonderful weekend....Mike.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/4/2019 2:20:00 PM

Truth is, we're all hypocrites in one way or another. If we hold our lives, our beliefs, our actions up to a mirror, none of us is unstained in some way... I guess that's the point... Always a privilege and a pleasure to hear your point of view, Mike. Have a great day! ~ Gershon