Tall slender legs, head held high
Bright eyes watching every move nearby
Ears tightly tuned, every whisper is heard
Beautiful guards her suckling herd

Four little fawns; only one is her own
A wonderous adoption to offer protection
Sunshine or storm, whatever the norm
Food, she must find leaving babies behind
Never too far to hear when danger is near

Her instinct is magical
Her goal is survival
Scars on her back from Coyote attack,
Proof of her powerful hoofs

Beautiful’s majesty, superbly aloof.