I saw you in the trees

I saw you in the trees

In trees that lost their crown

Your eyes were black as coal

Your ears a walnut brown

The winter wind was icy

The sky December grey

I didn’t seem to notice

 Your presence melted cares away

And then I saw the others

Cautious coming down the path

Felt pang of sharp regret

This sweet moment would not last

But friends know this I’m thankful

 That we passed each other’s way

With heavy heart now lifted

 I bid thee friends’ good day

 

Reviews

[Jayne Disdaine]

I love random meetings in the forest with unexpected friends. Thank you for reminding me. Lovely poem.

[JD Jessop]

Thank you for your kind compliments :)

[cristamay76]

Stunning ! This draws out an emotional experience that I myself had. So very well articulated and brilliant!

[JD Jessop]

Thank you for your kind remarks. I appreciate it. Like I said below it was something I scrawled on the paper in about 5 min after I saw this deer on Sunday :)

[Marie]

i didn't know what you were describing at first; then realized you had been lucky enough to see--and photograph this deer. You must do a lot of traveling.

[JD Jessop]

This mule deer was not far from where I live. Took a short drive yesterday and found her and her friends after a fresh snow.

[Lizzie Mitchell]

very nice read
very descriptive
I could picture it before seeing the picture

[JD Jessop]

That is a great compliment. Thank you very much :)
Saw this mule deer in the Utah Mountains today, took the picture and then scribbled down the lines.

[Lizzie Mitchell]

there's inspiration everywhere
keep sharing your creativity
it's appreciated

[JD Jessop]

Thank you! Will do