World used to be their home in
freedom!
Before human claimed and
partitioned land!
The mountains, valleys, meadows,
woods -
The pot holes, ponds, lakes
and bogs,
Were all accessible for food
and fun!
Before they realize the
human face!
Their freedom of movements
got curtailed!
Grazing lands became
partitioned, divided -
Guarded with cruel
obstructing fence!
They are the deer a symbol
of peace!
Try fruitlessly to hide and
graze at risk!
Whatever grassy yards still left
unfenced!
Some adores them, others hate
them as pests!
Many want to kill to save dear
garden!
Others want to hunt for a
rare gourmet!
It’s autumn, leaves are
falling everywhere!
Views around are getting
brighter and better!
My yard is unfenced, blended
with nature!
Where my lovebirds feel
free, so are the deer!
As they rest with babies
without fear
Grazing and grinding merrily
Feeling at home and making
my home homey!
Author: Deepak Sarkar,