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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.

Copyright © Heidie Buys | Year Posted 2007

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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 ~ Login to Reply

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 ~ Login to Reply

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.... Login to Reply

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.... Login to Reply

James Fraser Date: 6/8/2009 2:28:00 PM Nice write Heidie>James Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply