Death of a Stag

That's a goat rather than a stag, but down with animal cruelty anyway!!!

DEATH OF A STAG
08.10.81

DOWN THE CRUEL WINDS OF THE SEASON
THE MAJESTIC STAG INCLINES HIS CROWN
AS WITH DELICATE NOSTRILS FLARING
HE DETECTS THE SCENT OF MAN.
IN THE TREES TO HIS RIGHT –
FROM WHERE THE WHISTLING SHOT RANG OUT!
AND TOO STARTLED TO RUN, HIS QUIVERING BODY
STRIKES THE EARTH AND TWITCHES ONCE.
HIS SIGHTLESS EYES STARE AT THE GUN
THAT SENT HIS DEATH
TRAVELLING DOWN THE CRUEL WINDS OF THE SEASON.

Kristofer