Torment

The tiger always comes at night,
 With slashing claws and deadly bite.
 His eyes, they gleam with bitter hate,
 His scream the answer to my fate.....                  

 My dreams no longer speak my name,
 I know tomorrow brings the same.
 And yet with  hope your love I seek,
 The tiger's breath upon my cheek......
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Congratulations on your poetry X2 making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Barbara. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
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November 9, 2010 at 7:04 PM
Congrats on making it through the first round of the Soup contest with TWO entries, dear LNC! Love, Carolyn
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October 15, 2010 at 11:42 AM
BARBARA, Congratulations! On having your poem featured this week. A poem well deserved, keep the fascinating poetry coming" Nathan D."
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October 15, 2010 at 9:35 AM
GOOD MORNING! BARBARA, CoNGRATULATIoNS ON HAVING YOUR POEM FEATURED THIS WEEK*luv~SKAT"
Thomer Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 10:23 AM
this was a fantastic piece! i loved the second stanza, i get that. this is definitely one for my fav selection, excellent job and congratulations on your feature! this is great work! --Madison
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October 12, 2010 at 2:10 PM
Barbara, hello & Congratulations! On your awesome & well done poem being featured this week: ) have a nice one,..p.d.
Roberts Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 10:59 AM
love this one , congrats on having it featured this week
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October 12, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Congrats on an an all too often "Torment" being featured. Seems people turn their head the other way. God Bless. Vince
Austin Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 8:07 AM
Those dream tigers be the worst. The awake tigers can destroy your body, but the dream tigers can destroy your soul. Great idea, Barb. Love, Dave
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October 12, 2010 at 5:31 AM
Congrats Barbara on having your poem being featured on the Poetry Soup home page this week. Please keep your creative caps on, let your poetry pen keep painting your poetry pads with colors of creativity. Thanks for sharing this with us and have a wonderful week ahead. Love always, Adeleke
Brown Avatar
October 11, 2010 at 5:35 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week Barbara what a great way to have it seen. Love, Carol
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October 11, 2010 at 5:31 AM
Beautiful poem featured this week. And yet with hope your love I seek, The tiger's breath upon my cheek...... what an incredible end!!! Congratulations, dear Barbara!
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October 10, 2010 at 7:01 PM
My Dear Barbeeg, Congratulations on YOUR Well deserved Featured Couplet POEM "Torment" I concur with the thought of this Superb POETRY LOVE YOU ALWAYS...HG
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October 10, 2010 at 3:31 PM
Congrats BG on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a nice piece to share with us all with luv...
Fisher Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Many congrats on your feature this week. Rgds Janette
Brown Avatar
April 19, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Barbara. Love, Carol
Fisher Avatar
April 14, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Many congrats on your win Barbara. Rgds Janette
Fraser Avatar
April 4, 2010 at 9:14 AM
Classic Couplet Barbara, congrats on your win > Happy Easter >> James
Belt Avatar
April 3, 2010 at 8:34 PM
Awesome poem Barbara....congrats....Larry
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April 3, 2010 at 2:40 AM
Very captivating in an extreme degree, congratulations on your win, Barbara. (^_^) Noel.
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April 2, 2010 at 10:01 AM
And congratulations to you! andrea
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April 1, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Congratulations on this 2nd place winning poem!! Hooray for you Barbara!! ~ Love, Carrie
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March 31, 2010 at 8:30 PM
passionate!
Mehta Avatar
March 31, 2010 at 7:59 PM
A well desrved win with fine rhyming and images
White Avatar
March 31, 2010 at 7:19 PM
Wild Congrats Barbara
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