Oh Deer!

I can't help but be inspired by the deer that wander

through our yard, grazing their fill of whatever

the land has to offer, resting in the scrub oak groves, 

all with such an air of pure and confident "occupation".

I used to resent my bushes and flowers being nibbled on

but have over the years given up any hope

that there is anything I can do, (save high fencing), that

will keep them away. I've grown to look forward

to their presence and have made made many studies

of their bodies and faces.

The above collage is a photo transfer on sheet music,

"I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face",

I used acrylics to finish it. 

In years past, just the sound of my camera

turning on would frighten these creatures away,

but now I can take close up pictures

without so much as a glance.

I think I caught this one smiling! 

This is my usual morning view outside the window

of my office.