BREAKFAST STOP

Early this morning,
Seven deer walked leisurely through our yard,
Pausing to nibble on our tasty flowers.

This handsome Mule Deer.
Munched his way closer and closer to our patio slider.
Until he was about 10 feet away.
Starbuck and I watched him.
While he watched us.


I wonder?
What are the odds,
I’d open the shutters just as the herd jumped into our yard?
What are the odds,
One would be bold enough to take a closer look.
What are the odds?
Slim, I imagine.