Garden Thieves

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Garden Thieves

They come in the night
when I can’t see.
I know they do.
They leave clues for me:

Hyacinth crumbs,
ragged leaves.
Evidence of
garden thieves.

Small round droppings
give them away.
White-tailed deer
have come this way.

I wish I could see them
grazing in my yard.
Silent and wild,
visitors on guard.

4 replies

dmayr says:
April 6, 2014 at 11:10 am

Lovely, although I’m sorry about the hyacinths. I force hyacinth bulbs in the house all winter. The only wildlife I have to contend with is two spoiled cats.
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Rosi Hollinbeck says:
April 6, 2014 at 2:19 pm

I’m surprised you don’t see the deer. They don’t seem to be shy. This is a lovely poem. Thanks for sharing it.
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Michelle Heidenrich Barnes says:
April 6, 2014 at 2:34 pm

Reminds me of the year I planted bunches of tulip bulbs, only to have the rabbits eat every last plant. (This was in Massachusetts.) I love my wildlife, but I do wish sometimes they could show a bit of consideration.
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Bridget Magee says:
April 9, 2014 at 12:42 pm

Arg those darn deer! I love when we catch a glimpse of a deer, but not if it is eating someones hyacinth! Great poem, Liz. = )
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