Deer Gift

While sitting in a natural place of solitude a beautiful full grown doe came along.

Deer gift

In solitude my soul sought refuge under pinwheel clouds of grey.

Could I of known, Could I of guessed what I would see today?

Upon bank of gravel spread wide and long appeared a creamy tan vision from edge of my periphery.

 Along pathway of railroad track she, a full grown doe progressed in her own unique four hoofed gait.

Beyond fence of cottonwood trees camouflaged I sat wide eyed. Do I dare move? 

I thought, ‘It is like an 

apparition.’ Onward a gift, onward each smooth step. 

Through graceful progress time succumbed to her 

presence till out of sight engulfed in nature’s emerald greenery.

 The wonder of this special occasion ticked on in 

gems each second shining.

I sigh as she is absorbed by tree Trunks, leaves, and limbs canopy. Then disappears like a 

balloon drifting away.

 Nearby ivy patch trembles in summer breeze and I as well. To be allowed this witness from one person vantage point.

 Did I really see her at all? I don’t want to forget!

Such grace, such strength she carried in smooth progress. Walking uneven path she found her way.

 While both steep sides of track sloped in unstable gravel to surrounding boggy woods.

I wondered, “Why and  how dear doe came to travel in such a way.”

It seemed a mystery. Was she lost, deserted by her herd, or just hungry? 

As humanity encroaches wild life is still 

real at edge of modern day reality.

 The earth lives on and sometimes we are allowed a glimpse of its wonder!

Kathy Van Kurin June, 2022

Author's Note

Have you had an unexpected presence of wild creatures grace your space?

Reviews

[Kane Hagwood]

It always feels like I've stepped into a Disney movie when a wild deer appears. In the past, that happened a lot where I used to live, and if I'm lucky, it may still happen. As of now, I'm happily feeding birds and squirrels. That in itself is rewarding. Still, is there anything more magical than witnessing a deer, seemingly out of nowhere, grace us with their presence? This was a wonderful poem to read :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Kane Hagwood,
Wild creatures are special just no getting around it. Of course when they come around more often then not a person just has to look on in wonder. Yes especially when its a surprise. I hope you have many surprises like that grace your life and bless you!
Kathy

[W. Barrett Munn]

Seeing deer is always an honor bestowed. Such grace and beauty.

Winston

[Kathy Van Kurin]

W. Barrett Munn,
Yes our souls just lift and are inspired by the wild animals we come across. Or do they find us? Ha, ha! Thank you for your comment.
Bless you.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

I can relate to your wonderful poem and experience. Where I live in rural Alabama, by a lake, I encounter many a deer enjoying the woods and their family.
I see many other wonderful creatures.
You can't help but enjoy and praise the Almighty.
I love your descriptions.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami Khalil,
How wonderful! You must just have so much fun! I am glad to see the joy found in nature. It is something we need so much. Thanks for your thoughtful words.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

I do. Good to see you. You are welcome Kathy.

[Michael]

We live near a park and every day I am given a gift of a hawk, a kite, a deer or some glimpse of nature’s complexity. To be allowed to witness something we have become so removed from is a momentary hint of the joy of living in the moment.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Michael,
How wonderful to be somewhere near such riches! Beauty of our natural world never gets old and sparks such wonder.
Blessings to you,
Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

Where I live. Once was great forest in Michigan. You can see the lost deer in the city parks. They wandered into the city in the night and it is sad. So many cars. I enjoyed the feel of mystery and your thoughts. Thank you dear Kathy for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Coyote Poetry,
I am amazed at out creatures of the earth! They are designed to be connected and instinctually know how to maneuver through many a converging environment between humanity and greenspaces. I feel that their are a vast number of creatures which we would be surprised to know that they are 'out there.' Be encouraged. I know things in this world are different than we would like.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Kathy. If we open our eyes. A beautiful world to see.

[Miss Sharon]

Bravo! Love this write from start to finish. I too have experienced your poem in the mountains of Colorado where I love to hike. What a gift from God to be able to witness such beauty. ~Sharon

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sharon,
I am so glad that you have received your own unique experience within your life! It cannot be beat. Humanity has a special connection with this wild earth. We are so stirred by it's incredible ways. Hard to find the words really. Love your own story. It would be neat to see you share it here on WC. Thanks for coming by.
Blessings to you!
Kathy

[Robert Haigh]

Your delight and wonder are plain to see in this piece, Kathy. Nature has many fine things to show us, and when we get our own personal viewing it does indeed seem special! It must have seemed almost mystical!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Robert Haigh,
I was sitting near a marshy wooded border with rail tracks up along it's edge and here she just came walking along the center of tracks. Pretty neat to see. Thankyou for your review and bless you today.
Kathy