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Tiger, Tiger

TIGER, TIGER

Our only cat was
a serial killer.
First visit to vet
“Please do not
bring him back”.
Channeled the purr
of a cougar,
low growl
of a tiger.
Tolerated the dog.
Attacked sleeping
restless feet.
He still stalks
the gardens
of my mind.


John G. Lawless
©2/11/2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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