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Extinct Tiger Speaks

Extinct Tiger Speaks Sumatran Tigers are rare, in fact, extinct I just returned from Sumatra Indonesia with my pet A tiger so sweet I named it Peter Since it went extinct I got it cheap First order of business was to make it speak And gave it many treats to play with me I growled at it for many days and weeks In hopes it would repeat my roars One day it looked at me Questioned why I growled and roared “Is something wrong with you And with your mind and voice?” It spoke in perfect English Peter! You speak! The tiger of course was sore My name is not Peter Don’t say that any more Call me Gregory or Greg for short I went extinct long before you were born Respect the dead and bring me hot pastrami on bread I asked my tiger how it is he can talk And if he’s dead…Why hot pastrami on bread? He explained “I might be rare… I might be dead… I might even be a tiger.” Did it occur to you, the people who sold me to you Gave you an exotic animal or creature It does not explain everything But you did not buy a teacher I simply want my sandwich now Later we can dance and sing And forget about such complicated things Just think of me as Greg Your purchased pal from Indonesia Created 7/22/14 for Animals Alive! Contest

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/29/2014 2:59:00 PM

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/29/2014 1:07:00 PM

Earl, Congratulations, on your awesome win.... Love Linda

Earl Schumacker
Date: 7/29/2014 2:23:00 PM

Hi Linda, Thank you so much for commenting. Take care. Earl

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/27/2014 2:40:00 PM

Very amusing, you have a creative mind and great stories to share, glad to see this on the winners list Earl, :)

Earl Schumacker
Date: 7/27/2014 7:19:00 PM

Hi Casarah, Thanks and congratulations to you for your 1st. place win with the little monkey poem. I know that I went a little off the mark with my extinct tiger but I couldn't help myself. I'm glad you liked it. Take care. Earl

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/27/2014 7:46:00 AM

Earl yours is such a sweet brilliant write,, congrats on merited win!

Earl Schumacker
Date: 7/27/2014 1:06:00 PM

Hi Dr. Sharma, Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it. This was a very fun project. I hope you have a nice day. Take care. Earl

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/26/2014 10:19:00 PM

Earl, very cute and witty write, congrats

Earl Schumacker
Date: 7/27/2014 5:18:00 AM

Good morning Dr. Mehta, Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I didn't really have my heart in the contest guidelines. I wanted to create something unusual with an extinct creature at the center. My first goal is to entertain. I'm happy with this one and my hope is that others will enjoy it. Thanks again. Have a great day. Earl

Arlene Smith

Date: 7/26/2014 9:08:00 PM

Congrats on a great win, Earl, my friend.. Hugs.. Arlene

Earl Schumacker
Date: 7/26/2014 10:16:00 PM

Hi Arlene, It is always nice to hear from you. I appreciate your comments. I think this poem was a little too crazy for this contest. It is quickly becoming one of my personal favorites though. My goal is to entertain the reader. I hope you enjoyed it. Have a great night. Thanks again. Take care. Earl

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 7/22/2014 3:07:00 PM

Lol, how fun :) You have great imagination, Earl!

Earl Schumacker
Date: 7/22/2014 6:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Toquyen. You also have a great imagination. It is always nice to hear from you. I appreciate your kind words. I'm Glad you enjoyed my little tiger tale. Take care. Earl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/22/2014 10:24:00 AM

- A very special pal from Indonesia !!! - enjoyable to read, Earl :)) - Luck in contest !! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Earl Schumacker
Date: 7/22/2014 12:05:00 PM

Hi Anne Lise, Thank you for your encouragement. It is always appreciated. Glad you liked it. Have a great day. Take care. Earl