The Deer

Published in an issue of Jellybean Junction.

He stood all alone
In the field--forlorn
Nobody wanted him near

"You're too short, you're too fat
As a matter of fact--
You're a funny looking deer"

So he stayed away
From the herd--he strayed
So no one would see his tears

When along came a child
And she stayed for awhile
Somehow he knew not to fear

"Oh how sweet you look
Just like in my book
Are you a magic reindeer?

I've looked high and low--
Everywhere I go
Imagine finding you here!"

Well they became friends
And so the story ends
He finally found someone who cares

He lives in a new home
He never feels forlorn
Because the little girl wants him near

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