traveling
they wander with grace
cautiously
ears alert
grazing occasionally
complaints unfounded
they were first
time buyers in the
neighborhood
changing times
head-on, they meet their demise
one more point for man
Lauren Scott © 2017
https://alongtheinterstice.wordpress.com/shadorma-november/
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
i see these nicely relating to gentrification of neighborhoods
Thanks, Eliot – a good perspective!
You know I always LOVE your poetry and this one feels special in an even new way. Awesome artist and mind you are
Wow, thanks, Scott! Your words made me stumble back a few steps, but in a good way. I’m glad you liked this poem, and you know I appreciate your encouragement, too. Before I click on that publish button, I read my poems a million times, hoping they’re okay. 🙂 Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving, my friend.
It’s always sad when civilization encroaches on nature…and yet wherever we go it’s what we do. Nicely and delicately expressed, Lauren.
Exactly, Betty. It breaks my heart, but yet, here we are….Thank you for your lovely comment. Love and hugs…
Several years ago on one of my walks through a new housing development I came across a group of puzzled builders standing outside a partly completed home. They were talking and pointing so I went over to greet them. It appears the head male of a tribe of kangaroos had gone inside the house and wouldn’t let them come in. Some of these kangaroos can measure seven feet at a stretch, there are different varieties and they can do a lot of damage with their claw. I suppose he was reclaiming his territory.
I think you’re right, and I know I wouldn’t have pushed the issue. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Ian. I always enjoy your storytelling.
Terrific poem, Lauren…man is encroaching ever more on nature’s habitat – I love the idea of the animals as first-time buyer’s in the neighbourhoood! Pity their voices are not heard.
Thanks, Annika…we often see deer walking down our street, and while some neighbors complain about their gardens being eaten, I love these graceful animals. They were here first, and no, we’re not leaving, but knowing “we” trespassed does tug at the heart. 💗
I think I’d be using a different criteria for awarding points.
I suppose most would agree with you, Ben, and yet, here we are. 🙂
Here we are indeed, more’s the pity. 😦
In Australia, roads take a terrible toll on the native wildlife. And so many species are endangered.
That’s sad to hear, Binky. It’s hard to see habitats encroached upon, and yet, it happens…
So deep and thoughtful, Lauren. Yes, we do claim more and more land for us and let those poor animals wonder where they should go and what they could eat. It drives me crazy just to think about it, how greedy we can be as a race, pushing out way through to more riches. I wish people would start to realize that what we do is wrong and do something about it. But as long as certain presidents rule the world there’s not much hope left and I’m afraid if what might become of us…
Sorry for my ramblings, I kind of forget myself when things like this run through my head 😉
Thanks, Sarah, and you’re not rambling at all. I’ve left long comments before, too, and still wish for that “delete” option once you comment on another blog. No such luck just yet though. 🙂 Anyway, I agree with all you said. We have deer around here all the time; they come from the open space at the top of our street. Many complain that they eat the flowers, but I don’t care. We do our best to plant deer resistant, and I view them rather as docile, lovely creatures. I won’t get into president rambling right now. 🙂 Big hugs, my friend xoxo
Haha! Yes, such a button would be useful at times! 😂
It must be so lovely to watch the deers and like you I would never mind them eating my flowers as long as they let me photograph them. 😄 Big hugs back! xoxo 😚💕