dear deer
This year, I moved our feeders to our front yard.
They are not so easy to see from the house, although I have a good view from the window of our library.
The deer have liked the new feeding station. We see them almost every day. They empty the feeder too quickly and also visit the compost pile. We don’t deliberately feed the deer, but they visit the feeders anyway.
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deep and delicate, hoof print
evidence, this space is shared
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deer, eat peelings by moonlight
one floor up, we sleep, unaware
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lulled by winter carbs
carrots and potatoes in the supper stew
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Copyright Jane Tims 2013
I love that last look at the deer and feeders. The deer looks as though it has been caught with its hoof in the cookie jar. lol! Love the poem. I, too, am lulled by winter carbs. (I’m not sure that’s a good thing.)
Robin
January 29, 2013 at 5:52 pm
Hi Robin. I had opportunity for some lovely closeups, but I turn the camera off instead of taking the photo!!! Jane
jane tims
January 29, 2013 at 6:57 pm
How sweet that you have deer feeders up there, Jane!! The deer must love coming around your place, how lucky you are to have such beautiful wildlife so close by. Cheers for winter in all of its loveliness….
SingingBones
January 22, 2013 at 10:40 am
Hi. I love living in the woods, with lots of wildlife nearby. Jane
jane tims
January 23, 2013 at 12:12 pm
I love it! The poem is sweet and lulling, quiet like the snow. I like that both the humans and the deer are both happily digesting. Nice images as well!
weedimageoftheday
January 21, 2013 at 10:52 am
Hi. Glad you like the poem. Thanks for thes specific comments!!! I love living in a place where we see deer regularly. Jane
jane tims
January 21, 2013 at 2:54 pm