Crouching Tiger ------ Charlotte's Contest
He was as beloved as are yours and mine,
A happy and charming, nine year old child,
Stalked by a secretive, crouching tiger,
Hiding in his bloodstream, fearsome and wild.
It was just a little classroom picnic,
Paper bags filled with a nourishing lunch.
Their appetites whetted by the outing
They were a very hungry bunch.
With keen anticipation they stopped
To enjoy the culinary delghts,
But this child must carefully examine his
Before he takes any bites.
Peanut butter sandwich, given away,
Trail mix! He dared not eat any of these,
Leaving him nothing but a small cookie,
His young appetite to appease.
He took one bite, all that was needed
For the crouching tiger within.
His promising life was now ended
Before it could even begin.
There is plenty of blame to go around
Between the parents and the school.
He paid the price for their carelessness,
Allowing the firece tiger to rule.
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