The deer have no fear here
In our backyard they frequent
Knowing we have come to accept their presence
Eating our garden plants
A doe sitting on the lawn yesterday
Looked at me a few feet away curious
Watching as I trimmed the mulberry tree
Encroaching on our bird feeders pole
As the branch clippings fell
The deer got up and came over
Attracted by the fresh green leaves offering
And I realized I was inadvertently serving food
So I left the impromptu meal there
Leaving the deer to partake in peace
Returning later to gather the bare branch residue
As if clearing the table after dinner
We see many deer in our yard
More often than not when we look out
Searching for anything to eat
Foraging in the neighborhood
Living outside exposed to the weather
Unlike us who live inside houses
Who get our food at the store
Who cultivate decorative gardens
That are browsed by the deer
The way we enjoy a nice salad
Leaving us to enjoy the deer
Doing what comes naturally
