Remnants

Buzzards circle a carcass
of what use to be a dead deer
There are remnants of an automobile

all spread out, here and there

                               

It must've been quite the impact
I hope and pray that no one was hurt
They left a few broken pieces

in the grass, the pavement, and dirt

I looked down at the shattered glass
kicked around some broken plastic parts
I found the bumper and pieces of a grill

I give those who survived, my best regards

There on the road was a blood stain
It appears to be that of the so-called buck
What causes an animal to take such a leap?

What lights the fire underneath it's butt?

I began to re-examine my life once again
I guess I should be thankful to have a lighter load
Otherwise I might be like this deer or that car

Lying here helpless and possibly dead on the road!

by: James W. Mckay
6-19-23                                     

Reviews

[willweb]

Being in the automotive business in the hill country I see numerous cars that have impacted deer on a country drive and in most cases, the car doesn't make out to well at all. The deer I am sure makes out worse. These collisions happen often and are very dangerous and sad. Nicely crafted James

[James Mckay]

Thank you so much! Unfortunately I had a similar experience but mine was with a cow and it was raining. Let's just say the cow went over the car after damaging it and was put out of its misery afterwards.