She Dreamt of a Doe

By Erin Winship

i’m envious of the doe i saw in
the woods
laying on a plush pillow of
grass
in a grove surrounded by
towering trees
the leaves creating beautiful
shade
as she sits in a spot blessed
with sunlight

her ears twitched quickly as i
approached
and when she turned her head
toward me
i held her soft gaze until my
bones felt warm
her chestnut tail fluttered with
every step i took
as fallen twigs cracked under
my light steps

she shifted her body when i got
close enough
to make room for me in her
sunlight
i slowly brought myself down
to the ground
bare knees tickled by the locks
of grass
and i allowed my body to melt
in surrender

she nuzzled her head onto my
back
as she curled her strong body
around mine
i cuddled in close into her soft
white-speckled fur
she held me there as i kissed
her soft fur gently

my pillow is wet with tears