november’s a shock to the deer
who were born in the spring of the year,
for they weren’t told upfront
’bout the cold nor the hunt
nor the snow that makes food disappear
–photo by me
november pain
november’s a shock to the deer
who were born in the spring of the year,
for they weren’t told upfront
’bout the cold nor the hunt
nor the snow that makes food disappear
–photo by me
michaeljordahl 
Wonderful photograph and poem. I hadn’t thought about it quite in that way!
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Thanks, Susan! I often think of them when it’s 30 below, brrrr
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Oh dear, poor deer. 😢 Animals are amazing and adaptable.
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I know they have winter coats, but so do I, and I couldn’t stand out there all winter!!
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Right! 🥶
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Oh, those eyes to go with your lines! Beautiful
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Yes, those eyes! Thanks!!😊
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The eyes have it. Adapting to conditions on this planet is a challenge for all animals including humans who hunt and farm for meat. We have intensified the challenges for all other animals and even for our species to sustain life here.
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Human population just hit 8 billion; the future will be challenging to say the least!
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