the deer

I heard a sigh, a shudder and a cough
glimpsed a white tail as she took off
it was a startled deer, very young
she jumped those brambles in a leap of one
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De Beaulieu Avatar
December 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Hello Caren, deer seems to be gentle creatures. yet they scare easily. Hugs. Darlene/
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January 1, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Happy Holiday. Did you have a nice Christmas? How was your New Year's ?Eve? Hugs. /darlene/
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January 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM
happy holidays Darlene I hope your time this week is wonderful
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