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Death and Regret in the New Forest

by  Mickey

Posted: Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Word Count: 50




I saw a dead deer in the road
with not a mark upon it;
not brought down by a hunter’s gun
but a speeding Beemer’s bonnet.

The driver hadn’t cared the least
his reckless driving cost
the life of this most noble beast -
Just his no claim bonus lost.