The Polka-dot Deer

Just a little rhyming story about a baby deer in a farmer's field.

The breezes carried the scent of her fear

To the nose, to the nostrils, of the polka-dot deer

And she bounded for the trees, with a jig and a jag,

Right past the cows and the sway-back old nag.

She dined with them daily, near the alfalfa field,

In the pasture grasses, at full summer yield.

They didn't object and she liked being there

It seemed to set her at ease and lifted her care.

So young and alone, her mother was gone.

I found her on the roadside, last month, at dawn.

She stayed at the sight until they took the body away

And laid in the grasses for another day.

I wanted to protect her, to mother her some,

To give her the time until Summer was done

But one scent of me sent her to the wood

And I suppose that was best; yes, that was good.

The cow let her nurse, that was a new one on me(?)

And I keep hanging apples on that dead lemon tree

Then 'long came a Doe with only one Fawn

She accepted her quickly and soon they moved on.

Well, the cow isn't fret-tin or looking for her

And we are getting more milk, that is for sure.

Yes, I'm happy for the Fawn and kind of sorry for me

I liked hanging them apples on that stupid old tree.

JE Falcon

06-2015

Reviews

[M. J. Smith]

With all that Man typically does, thank you for your compassion. So few care anymore. Abeautiful poem about a great act of kindness.

[JE Falcon]

I think it comes from the heart. Thanks, M.J. :)

[Betty Hermelee]

What a sweet tale, and yet sad as well, animals can get along, but if one is in the way, then it can be a sad ending for the other, and a good ending for the human; that is the survival of the fittest in its purest form.
Best, Betty

[JE Falcon]

Thanks, Betty, and you are right. --- Fortunately, for this little guy, I gave it a happy ending.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome!

[John the Baptist]

That which is wild will not be domesticated. It's that fear that is their survival mechanism.

[JE Falcon]

Too true, John, and as it should be.

[KAREN]

Beautiful imagery here. Enjoyed it!

[JE Falcon]

Thanks, this was taken from a true event.

[KAREN]

You are most welcome!