Seven Deer Poem by M. Asim Nehal

At an Inescapable waterbody nearby
a family of deer was drinking water with caution.
A sudden glow in the eastern sky, followed by coded bird song, perhaps unaware of the pride of lions plotting an attack on them. A monkey, appeared like a flag unfurled
and jumped onto a nearby tree.
It was an appropriate warning of impending danger.
Two of the seven deer panicked,
and the other five surrounded to comfort them.
The ancient moonlight witnessed a failed strategy
when a naïve lion roared out of nowhere.
Tonight, the seven deer flew through the air
on their legs to reach a safe haven.
All of this occurred prior to the sunrise,
and the sun brought with it a new day and new life.