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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

anytime

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