Walking by lonely woods on a foggy eve
Giant oaks glean fading rays like a sieve
Far have I come in search of some cheer
When I stumble to grasp a fallen leaf
Across the sylvan I behold a pair of deer
In mirthful song and dance they appear
Curious steps I take to watch them sway
Alas! sudden unknown causes them fear
With pious eyes on me as I step away
I sense their willingness to let me stay
And then the deer look to the deep dark
As if beckoning me to follow their way
Dropping my lantern lets out a spark
Giving shy deer my readiness mark
When my heart scarcely skips a beat
On the deer path I decide to embark
With hops and skips the deer retreat
For just a little moment our eyes meet
Dreaming what mystery lies beyond
I strive to keep pace with their feet
Deep in forest we reach a mystic pond
Lying hidden beneath layers of frond
And just then streams of memories fly
Like a chariot with little fairies adorned
As the wind colors the bewitched sky
Smiles and laughs from times gone by
In company of dear friends and family
Fleet steadily before the inward eye
And when those deer wander idly
I find a spot under a tree knightly
Next to lilies bathed in lunar glow
At last I breathe some peace unlikely
Gazing intently at starry waters below
I find those gentle deer in blissful love
My heart now makes the connection
Wondering why it took so long to know
Witness the art of that great magician!
Who designed the world to perfection
I kneel before that invisible hand
For making me happy in reflection
