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Tiger Manners

Tiger Manners Mom makes tea in the cabin Leaves baby on the porch to sleep Under the canopy of shade There in the jungle creatures have their ways As mom returns to feed the baby Finds it missing from the cradle Babies flesh is warm and oh so tender Tigers need to eat fresh meat Rips the child from limb to limb Nature leaves a calling card No table manners or invites required A friendly reminder of whose living room you’re in

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David Meade

Date: 12/29/2014 7:22:00 AM

Nature is a beautiful place -- but brutally deadly at times. I got to see a Tiger one time and I am thankful that he did not see me! 7

Earl Schumacker
Date: 12/29/2014 4:45:00 PM

Hi David, Thank you so much for your kind words, your observations and sentiments. I'm sure this creation will disturb some readers. Such is life. I'm glad you found some merit in it. Have a great day. Earl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/29/2014 5:17:00 AM

- In the animal world .... well done, Earl - Always a pleasure to read your poems! - Thank you for the year 2014 - looking forward to a new year with my friends here at "soup" - Happy new year dear friend :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Earl Schumacker
Date: 12/29/2014 4:48:00 PM

Hi Anne Lise, Thank you so much. It is always a pleasure to hear from you. I hope you had a wonderful holiday and continue to do so. I wish you the very best of everything in the New Year. Take care. Earl