The Buck

"The Buck"


Pressed against a slender sunrise,
         he stood majestically,
         waiting for me to pass by.
Out of awe and respect,
         I gave him the right of way.
The buck acknowledged
         the serenity of the day,
slowly began his morning journey
         across the road
         and through the meadow.
A moment of silence as he stood,
         nodded farewell,
then trod off into the green wood.