10/365 - Doe, a Deer

There is something about the deer that live in the woods near my office building that makes me pause in wonder and delight whenever I chance to meet them. It's actually not uncommon to catch them bounding across the street as I'm coming into work or grazing among the trees near the pond out back. Every time I see them, even if it's just a glimpse of their tails as they disappear into the woods, I catch my breath and smile, slow down, and pause to watch.

Maybe it's their delicate frame and graceful manner that inspire me. Or it could be that I am drawn to their cautious curiosity, a mixture of boldness and mystery. In any case, I am always filled with awe when I see the deer.

On the front lawn earlier today, there were no fewer than seven deer grazing when I drove past the School on my way back from a meeting. They barely noticed as I stopped to admire their peaceful presence, which I so envied. I watched for a few moments and then went on my way, the peace they instilled lingering just until I got back to my office and the barrage of work that awaited.