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Tiger Jet

Tiger Jet Today I become a jet I drink gallons of petroleum to fuel my needs Race across the sky to catch my breath Speed to altitudes that can’t be reached Steering left I take half of nature with me through the canyons While ripping it in two Leaving others to stitch it back together Yesterday I was a tiger with two cold eyes Weaving through the jungle green Teeth ripping at some warm raw flesh Tearing at the seams of life that can’t be measured Now I tear through skies at lightning speed Breaking barriers of sound like thunder While my old self looks up to roar Wishing it could soar above the canopy of trees once more 10/14/14 The Lazy Contest - Poetry Contest

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Doris Jamoner

Date: 10/17/2014 12:18:00 PM

Congratz on your win! ^^

Earl Schumacker
Date: 10/17/2014 1:12:00 PM

Hi Doris. Thank you so much. I hope you enjoyed it. I was very impressed with your entry in this contest. Congratulations to you too on your excellent win. I was truly moved by it. Have a great day. Take care. Earl

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 10/16/2014 10:02:00 PM

I love the imagination in this Earl. Wonderful poem. Congratulations on your win.

Earl Schumacker
Date: 10/17/2014 8:26:00 AM

Good morning Brenda, Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Congratulations to you too for your warm and cozy winter poem and win in the contest. Take care. Earl

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 10/16/2014 8:33:00 AM

It is nice to see this super one on the winning list,congrats Earl.

Earl Schumacker
Date: 10/16/2014 10:12:00 AM

Hi KAYOD5, Thank you for your kind words. Glad you liked it. Congratulations to you too on your excellent intense poem and win. Earl

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/16/2014 5:29:00 AM

Creative write, congrats on the win, Earl

Earl Schumacker
Date: 10/16/2014 10:28:00 AM

Thank you Dr. Mehta. I enjoyed your winning poem as well. Have a great day. Earl

Jan Allison

Date: 10/16/2014 4:40:00 AM

very deep earl with great imagery many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Earl Schumacker
Date: 10/16/2014 10:01:00 AM

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you liked it. Congratulations to you too for your interesting candle poem and nice win in the contest. Take care. Earl

Judy Konos

Date: 10/15/2014 11:35:00 PM

No bad writers in this contest! You were fast, furious, humorous, romantic,lost, found, sought after, wondrous! THANKS FOR ENTERING! I'M HAPPY!

Earl Schumacker
Date: 10/16/2014 10:30:00 AM

Thank you Judy. You are right. There are many great poems in this contest. Take care. Earl

Jeremy Martin

Date: 8/15/2014 3:53:00 AM

How incredibly original. Such a pleasant oddity. Thank you! ~Jeremy

Earl Schumacker
Date: 8/15/2014 8:41:00 AM

Good morning Jeremy, Thank you so much. I'm glad you found merit in my poem and that you enjoyed it. Have a great day. Earl