September End Holiday
They don’t bother waiting until dusk to come. They’ve learned the field behind the house and the backyard, where the fruit trees spread their heavy-laden arms, are safe for them and their young. Even so, they remain vigilant and know deep cover is close by if any sight, sound, smell feels of danger.
A few weeks ago, granddaughter played a game of carry fallen apples around the fence to pile them in the field. For them, it is convenience as they gather round it and crunch the fruit. Watching them settling in for the feed, it seems as if they feel free.
Christmas in autumn
red baubles decorate green
give deer sweetest gifts.
Tao Talk 
It sounds great for the deer to be fed like this… beware thought that fruit may ferment and leave the deer drunk.
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It is a blessing for them. Funny to think of them getting soused on the apples. I’ll be watching them :)
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Deer are such shy but very astute creatures, which you have captured in your haibun, Lisa. I love watching little children enjoy autumn, and watching the deer feeding.
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Wonderful way of describing them, Kim. Last week at fmg they had some punkins out. Maybe tomorrow we will see if they have the punkin patch set up. We went to her school’s fall festival on Saturday and the kids were having such a good time.
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I’m so pleased you get to spend so much quality time with her, LIia.
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As I said to someone the other, only by grace does this unworthy wretch have such blessings.
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Lisa!
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How special this is to observe them close up. I like the reference to Christmas with red on green and “sweetest gifts”. Thanks for sharing the video!
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~Mish
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Mish, sorry for the wobbly video. I was across the room when I saw one of the deer, so I started recording and walked over. Yes, they are here every night, either grazing in the field or up by the house munching apples. Thanks for the feedback <3
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A great haibun, Lisa. That is a big doe. You must feed them very well!
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Thanks, Dwight. That’s an average sized doe around here. These do get the apple treats though :)
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This warms my heart today. Thanks! (K)
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Happy to hear it, K <3
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Gorgeous imagery. I bet the deer love you guys, Lisa.
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They feel safe here and that is saying something. Thanks, Colleen.
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I agree, Lisa. Plus, they love apples. 🍎
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Lovely treat for the dear.
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Yes it is :)
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💜
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Full of atmosphere and tenderness…storytelling technique drawing us in.
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Thanks much, Ain.
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There are few things better than seeing deer eating apples out back. What a rare thing you have. Great memories for the little ones. To this day I remember feeding apples to deer with my dad and in turn did the same with my daughters. Thanks for conjuring up some wonderful memories Lisa.
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Happy to hear that, Randy :)
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Lisa. Max and I are working on a mini series featuring an aspect of women in music. We would like you to be a part of that by contributing a post. If you’re interested in learning more about it, I can send you the details and you can decide from there.
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Got it, just in case you wanted to delete it. Thanks Lisa.
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I got your email but haven’t read it yet. Busy week. Should get to it by the weekend where I can have time to read it.
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Super! Absolutely no rush.
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What a wonderful meditation on the natural world that is so close to you – Jae
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Jae, thanks so much.
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I really like this, Lisa. I grow fruit for the fruit birds who come to our garden every year. They have become so familiar with the process, that it’s almost as if they come to check up on me as I prune, feed, and water their trees.
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I think they are checking up on you, Robbie. Happy you provide fruit for them. I bet you get a lot of lovely birds there.
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We do because we live close to a bird sanctuary. They get very fat on fruit.
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Your joy and awe at seeing the deer comes through. I hope your granddaughter remembers these moments–but if not, you do. It’s wonderful the deer have this safe place. When I see them at the park, I always want to tell them, stay here where it’s safe. 💙
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Thanks much, Merril <3
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You’re very welcome, Li! 💙
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Thank you for the video, Lisa. What a lovely sight that the deer feel safe to munch on the apples. I love your poem.
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Miriam you are very welcome :)
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I fell for your haibun, Lisa! My granddaughters gather fallen apples and feed them to the cows :)
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So wonderful, Lynn, being kind to cows.
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A sweet experience for all concerned!
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Yes!
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The fallen apples attract wasps up here, and they came earlier in the summer this year. A little less active now, strangely. Fall is such a beautiful time, watching the vibrancy of colour before everything goes to rest. Lovely verse.
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I haven’t noticed the wasps congregating around them. I’m also surprised I haven’t found a paper wasp nest anywhere on the property this year. There’s always usually one nest somewhere (may not have found it yet.) Yes it is a beautiful time of year. Thanks, Steve.
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You’re welcome, Lisa. Enjoy.
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What could be more joyful than feeding a deer!
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<3
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Nothing like a free lunch :) and some apple cider. What a treat to see them.
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:)
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I love the visuals of your granddaughter piling apples in the field, red baubles for the deer.☺️
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She’s a natural(ist.) Thank goodness both of her parents were taught to love nature, so she has the double love for it. Thanks, Melissa.
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