Ignore that aging deer,
Who's gate is slow and easy,
Who's mind is stuttered and dying,
Who's antlers break his neck and tear his muscles,
As he walks by enjoying the sun.

Ignore that foolish fawn,
Who's judged on how fast she can run,
Who's following the older ones to learn,
Who's giggling while she dances,
As she skips by enjoying the world.

Ignore that silly doe,
Who's counted life by the number of friends gained,
Who's cradled ev'ry fawn trotting near,
Who's lept at every step she takes,
As she bounds by enjoying the view.

Ignore that benevolent stag,
Who's jumped at every suggested battle,
Who's searched for a doe to protect forever,
Who's hooves thunder across the forest,
As he sprints by enjoying his strength.

But be sure to observe the nameless deer,
Who watch others slowly and carefully,
Who are quick to join the dance of the fawns,
Who are flustered by the kindness of a passing doe,
Who laugh and prance with the powerful stags,
...and who hope to join the ranks of an Endless Forest.




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So which deer are you? ;D