The Congregation

I made my way into the clearing,
headed for the congregation.
I dashed out
and she followed me
with all four legs.
We, excited and startled
the lady with a backpack.
Her eyes and countenance
glowed at our surprise.
She looked our way,
into the neighbor’s backyard.
She’s briskly
headed to her own get together,
on two scrawny legs -
how does she do it? Her two feet
covered in canvas and rubber.
We don’t need such accoutrements.
We are but simple deer,
driven forth by the dawning sun.
She’s forgotten as we sup
on a nearby patch of strawberries.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Empress Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 2:09 AM
Beautiful flow and great personification. Loved the depth of what youv said here and the imagery. So creative
Rodrigues Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 4:39 AM
Thank you, I.E.! Based on an early morning walk :)
Daniel Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 1:35 AM
Great perspective of deer:)
Rodrigues Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 4:40 AM
Thank you, Joanna!
Buhagiar Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 1:09 AM
You have great imagination. Loved the imagery in your poem. Hugs.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 4:40 AM
Thank you, Victor!
Roper Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 9:55 PM
Wildlife in their congregation if we could really hear their conversation..
Rodrigues Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 4:40 AM
Aww! Love that thought! :)
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