The Elusive Tiger

The mighty elusive tiger
To meet him I went to the National Reserve
I would even be happy with a liger
To get near it needed nerve

To meet him I went to the National Reserve
It was a trip of a lifetime
To get near it needed nerve
Then I met the male in his prime

It was a trip of a life time
His eyes did golden shine
Then I met the male in his prime
It was a dream come true of mine

His eyes did golden shine
His stride matched his pride
It was a dream come true of mine
On the jungle floor he seemed to glide

His stride matched his pride
I would even be happy with a liger
On the forest floor he seemed to glide
The mighty elusive tiger

By-Tahera Mannan
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Radke Avatar
December 14, 2010 at 5:28 AM
This is a unique poem - I enjoyed it very much. Congratulations on your winning placement in the pantoum contest.
Mehta Avatar
December 14, 2010 at 12:43 AM
Many congrats Tahera on winning coveted HM in Paulas Pantoum contest with this beautiful write. Luv/best wishes........Hitendra Mehta
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December 13, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Congratulations on your win Tahera in Paula's Pantoum contest. Love, Carol
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December 12, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Congratulations on your HM in the Pantoum Contest, Tahera!! Enjoy!! Hope all is well! Love, Audrey
Kendrick Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest..Sara
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December 12, 2010 at 8:39 AM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest, Tahera! I love this poem. Peace and blessings, Carolyn
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December 12, 2010 at 7:29 AM
Congrats Tahera on your HM in Paula's Pantoum contest with this vibrant write and win my friend.. enjoy your special honor just for u alone today with luv..
Mehta Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 5:56 AM
I have written a poem Kanhapatra on the India myth. If you have any information about that myth please let me know.
Mehta Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 5:55 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Paula, Tahera
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November 25, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Awesome Tahera~Enjoyed the thought and poem, have your self a wonderful holiday~luv* SKAT
M V Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 7:38 PM
Tahera,nice vigorous thoughts you described I enjoyed this mornig.I felt as I visited the Reserve
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November 21, 2010 at 11:55 PM
What a very wonderful pantoum on the tiger, Tahera-- really enjoyed reading this and I sure do hope that our future generations can still behold the magnificence of the tiger--- nikko :)
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November 21, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Smile ~ The tiger; what a beautiful creation they are my dear &, what a lovely poe ~ It is always pleasurable to behold a verse wherein one can stroll with its author upon a such a pretty path &, even find something else somewhat enchanting amid its lines; "Splendid Painting Tahera" ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'You & Yours,'" John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very 'Blessed & Beautiful' Day Dear;" Bye!:) ~
Sweetheart Avatar
November 21, 2010 at 1:06 PM
A great piece and awesome entry for the contest Tahera.. good luck my friend and luv tigers and big cats ..they are so unique luv.. good job with luv.. this happy Sunday...
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November 21, 2010 at 10:15 AM
my favorite animal, tahera... and a graceful pantoum at that.. impressed! warmest, nette
Mehta Avatar
November 21, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Very perfect Pantoum with such lucid flow of pen, Good luck, Tahera
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November 21, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Wow!! An excellent pantoum, Tahera. I love the images of the tiger you paint through your words. Best wishes in Paula's pantoum contest! Love, Carolyn
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November 21, 2010 at 6:25 AM
Reads as though you had an exciting time in your life...I don't know if I would be that brave to see one out in the open like that...Thanks for stopping by my blog..I have not had anything done for my back problems..When I got the myelogram, they did something that caused my foot and ankle to swell and was so painful that I could not walk..Finally got some Cortisone from the dr that order the test and with prayers I am feeling better..Sara
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November 21, 2010 at 5:53 AM
That sounds like a wonderful experience... Great write my dear Tahera....Michael
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