Magnificence of the Tiger

As twilight draws its curtain
And pins it with a star
I stand near the water basin
Waiting for the jungle’s Tsar

Silently on soft padded feet
Came the mighty beast
Bamboos bowed in reverence to greet
The tiger eating his feast

His fiery eyes looked around
Standing proud on his jungle throne
The prey dare not make a sound
Although I was chilled to the bone

His grace and powerful beauty
And the mystic fire that burns within
It’s our need and foremost duty
To save this magical animal and its kin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 8:50 PM
tahera, you were greatly inspired by that newspaper article. Congratulations on this poem of yours I am finally seeing for the first time. Way to Go.
Zzzzz Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 4:55 AM
A very good write. Very poetic imagery! Important subject matter too.
Phookan Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Congrats Tahera on your awesome win. The tiger, the mighty beast deserves this venerating piece in his honor...Enjoy this win!
Brown Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 4:21 AM
Congratulations Tahera on your win in John Heck's contest. Love, Carol
Neels Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 12:49 AM
An awesome write Tahera, congratulations on your win hun, hope your weekend has been great ;)
Richards Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 6:52 PM
What a wonderful poem, inspired by a newspaper.....I am so pleased to share this place with your talented pen, Tahera! Congratulations!! I am honored to be here!
Guzzi Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 5:25 PM
Nice wrte Tahera so glad to see you win big. Light & Love
Sweetheart Avatar
April 25, 2011 at 4:30 AM
thankxx Tahera..we feel the same way luv..
A   Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 8:24 PM
Nice Tahera, how awesome.. the twilight with a grip... good luck in the contest.... I had fun reading your poem, take care and have your self a happy and safe Easter! always p.d.
Sweetheart Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Tahera all your poetry is the best so I would have a difficult time choosing just one to be labeled 'best' luv.. good luck in the contest.. your tiger has a personality that comes alive in your lines so vivid...my friend...
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