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The Eye of the Tiger

Into the eye of the tiger I tumble Fangs of grief claw at my heart. The growling pain a low rumble Threatening to tear me apart. Emotions ripple beneath his skin. Flexing muscles tensely reminds This bloody battle I'll never win, For in my soul, weakness he finds. The tiger of pain circles my defenses Stalking the memories in my mind. He smells the fear of bloody pretences, Of a heart that is weakened and blind. How magnificent you are, tiger of mine As I defiantly grab you by the tail. The power of grief and pain intertwine Against winds of fate I scream and rail. Exhausted I cry for closure and peace Primitive lament, pure pain I hear. Every day the conflict seems to increase, In the eye of the tiger I see my fear.

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John Rhinem

Date: 6/17/2009 10:45:00 PM

Ps. "Excellent Write As Always, No What Shade It Shall Ever Come Within!!!?":):) Bye Again ~

John Rhinem

Date: 6/17/2009 10:43:00 PM

And as far as the battle goes? I absolutely sure that within the ends of all thongs said and done, "You" shall surely win!!!":):)~I hope that "You Had The Most Glowing of Days Today, Dear Heidie Buys!!?":):)~And, "My Love & Deepest Warmth To 'You,' And All Whom 'You Love,' Always & Forever, John!!!"~"Sweet Dreams Dear Gifted Lady!!!":):) Goodnight ~

John Rhinem

Date: 6/17/2009 10:38:00 PM

And, "Thank You" for "Your" kind & wonderful comment today~For aside from that; it always a great joy, to find "Your Beautiful Name," upon my post--Yet I am sure I already mentioned such unto "Your Amazing Self!!!?":):)~And I know I have told "You" long ago, how much I loved "Your Beautiful & Precious Name!!!":):)~And, I am so very sincerely & deeply hoping, that the feelings expressed amid this soulfully writen write here, have long since passed, within "Your Perfect Heart!!!?":):)....Cont....

John Rhinem

Date: 6/17/2009 10:31:00 PM

A somewhat somber piece of profound here dear lady~As "You" seem to be hopefully; if not by now; working the hurt out of "Your Beautiful Heart!!!?":):)~And poetry is such a wonderful tool, in allowing one to do such a thing! Actually, I believe that most poetry begins for the majoritys writings, to releive this very emotions...."Hello Pricious, Gifted & Beautiful Heidie Buys!!!":):)....Cont....

James Fraser

Date: 6/8/2009 2:28:00 PM

Nice write Heidie>James

Sharon Winter

Date: 6/5/2009 2:43:00 PM

Heidie, thanks for you warm and thoughtful congrats. Always love hearing from you. I am suffering myself now from either a horrible virus or bacterial infection. This is my third day on the antibiotics and I still feel awful. Been off the site for a couple of days too because of it. Hope you are all better. I've missed you. Much love, Shar xoxo

Michael Jordan

Date: 9/19/2008 8:35:00 PM

Heidi - This is a great metaphorical poem - I wanted to say that your comments are very special to me - always so positive and uplifting they are just food to my soul - I thank you for the supportive friendship Heidi - you are truly a treasure - God Bless

James Foulk

Date: 9/12/2008 1:40:00 PM

Heidie I have read all of your poems, so I will thank you here for all of my poetry you have read and comments given, I don't think it is right to read one's poem more than one time, but I just had to thank you and for any furture ones. so girl get busy and write some more beautiful poetry.

James Foulk

Date: 8/9/2008 4:59:00 PM

Emotions ripple beneath his skin, love that line, it really captures one's attention. this was a very good poem. thank you for reading my To Death Do Us Part and for your comment