Deer In The Headlights
Eyes as dark brown as coffee
open wide and ears perk up
there is something coming
down the trail
the deer all face in one direction
trying to get a better look
at what comes into their woods
they recognize man
as the enemy
they bunch together
hair raised
nostrils twitching
in flight mode
they fear him
the deer peek out
from behind brush cover
still curious
playing a game of
hide & seek
then in a thunder
of hooves
they dash for the deeper woods
their instinct for survival
the man goes on
but on the back of his neck
he can still feel their eyes
watching him
hoping he does not return.
