Musky perfume of these leaves laid to rest
A gasp of crisp air kissed by morning dew
Cool rough stone of my rocky reading nest
Turning page, and soundless approach of a doe
Fragile peace pouring from dark eyes into mine
About the Creator
D.K. Shepard
Character Crafter, Witty Banter Enthusiast, World Builder, Unpublished novelist...for now
Fantasy is where I thrive, but I like to experiment with genres for my short stories. Currently employed as a teacher in Louisville.
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Boviform
Boviform: cow-shaped My Connection: My dad grew up on a dairy farm in Montana. While we lived in Denver we would visit regularly and I have so many fond memories of our time spent at the farm. I especially loved getting to meet the calves and play among the hay bales. When I was ten we moved to Tennessee and visits to the farm became pretty infrequent. It's been just over a decade now since I last visited, but it is still a place that holds a lot of importance because of the family and love that it has come to symbolize.
By D.K. Shepardabout a year ago in Poets
Where's the Glory?
In breaking news, rehabilitated Republican Senator Johnnie Johnson (Pronouns: HE, HIM, HIS) called a press conference from the Men’s room of the New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, Concourse B, across from the Ignatius Reilly’s Lucky Dog stand. The Senator had just returned from a sexual reorientation rehabilitation program in Memphis, TN after being publically disgraced at a Buckee’s Truckstop restroom soliciting sex from an undercover cop three months ago. He is a founding member of the Reformed Christians for Christ, a conservative, pro-family and ex-gay advocacy group. In the spirit of being reborn, Senator Johnson invited reporters to marvel at his plans for a major remodeling of airport bathrooms.
By Cathy Schieffelin4 days ago in Humor
Comments (16)
This is so vividly beautiful 💖. These lines gave me goosebumps! “ Turning page, and soundless approach of a doe Fragile peace pouring from dark eyes into mine”
Stunning. All senses activated! I love how you provided such a rich experience in so few words :)
Wow DK!! This brought about a sense of peace for me and really stilled my world!!
I’m with Lamar. This was a phenomenal last line.
That last line got me and took me there. Nature is a wondrous place. Great job capturing the moment!
Well-wrought! Watching nature unfold in this way is always a treasure!
Ah, that's soooo blissfully wonderful! Loved it!
Beautiful, DK! I love the connection you make with the wild. Reminds me of Martin Buber's I - Thou. 'Musky perfume of these leaves laid to rest' is a magnificent opening line. Really wonderful writing!
Always a rush when they come close! This is a great sensory experience!
Oh my, now this is a thing of beauty! Gorgeous.
i feel relaxed reading this. beatifully done.
This is so calming. Beautifully done.
A beautiful moment
What a moment to capture. Beautifully done.
one of my favorite experiences is when the deer approach! excellent poem.
Ooooooh love it. Love deer and had many encounters, on the Braes and funnily enough, off the Braes here. This is a little piece of sensory magic in poetry, DK! Well done!