CJ Love Poet I do not know?

The Stag

Only the males bear antlers,
Heavy crowns shaped by winter winds.
He carries what the world asks of him,
Still, he moves forward

His antlers speak in silence,
Broad arcs declaring he will not yield.
Strength is shown long before it's tested,
Still, he moves forward

Among the herd, order settles quickly,
The tallest crowns guiding the path ahead.
He learns his place through patient winters,
Still, he moves forward

From the ridge he keeps vigil,
Eyes steady on every shifting shadow.
Guarding others becomes his quiet duty,
Still, he moves forward

When winter takes his antlers,
They fall like memories into snow.
He stands lighter, but not unbroken,
Still.

New velvet rises from old scars,
Soft beginnings shaped by patient days.
Strength returns in gentler forms,
Still, he moves forward

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Beata Agustin January 23, 2026 at 4:20 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

CJ Love January 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM If anyone could tell me what category of poem this falls under, I would greatly appreciate it. Would rather put idk than wrongfully label it. Many thanks, CJ