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Shy Tiger, Hungry Tiger
She was a youth of Bengal breed
Who once ate apple core with seed
When came upon deserted camp
By flickered light of oiled lamp.
Alone the orphan tiger roamed
Without a sibling, mum or home
In search of apple cores to taste
With stomach growling looked in haste.
She stalked among the swamps & weeds
But they don't grow on mangrove trees
And scent of carcass meat of stag
She'd make a face and start to gag.
Then into forest wandered deep
The howl of monkeys meant no sleep
She was too shy to ask the birds
'Where do they grow, what have you heard?'
Then out across the grassland plains
The tiger walked with hunger pains
While frozen still the startled deer
But she smelled something different near.
The tiger sat at village edge
When scent of cooking reached the hedge
That separated field from farm
The sight of her sent out alarm.
Then suddenly what struck her fur
The men threw apple cores at her
To chase the tiger off for good
Who was so glad they gave her food!
And so since then the tiger lives
To guard the villagers who give
Her fruits and greens and apples fat
This tiger, the first vegan cat.
Who once ate apple core with seed
When came upon deserted camp
By flickered light of oiled lamp.
Alone the orphan tiger roamed
Without a sibling, mum or home
In search of apple cores to taste
With stomach growling looked in haste.
She stalked among the swamps & weeds
But they don't grow on mangrove trees
And scent of carcass meat of stag
She'd make a face and start to gag.
Then into forest wandered deep
The howl of monkeys meant no sleep
She was too shy to ask the birds
'Where do they grow, what have you heard?'
Then out across the grassland plains
The tiger walked with hunger pains
While frozen still the startled deer
But she smelled something different near.
The tiger sat at village edge
When scent of cooking reached the hedge
That separated field from farm
The sight of her sent out alarm.
Then suddenly what struck her fur
The men threw apple cores at her
To chase the tiger off for good
Who was so glad they gave her food!
And so since then the tiger lives
To guard the villagers who give
Her fruits and greens and apples fat
This tiger, the first vegan cat.
Published 31st Dec 2016
| Edited 2nd Jan 2017
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31st Dec 2016 4:10pm
31st Dec 2016 4:18pm
Ahh thank you, tomcat! This is truly one of those examples when less is more. With gratitude of recommend as well!
-tig🐯
-tig🐯
1st Jan 2017 5:49am
Really fit your name and profile photo. Great write indeed, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
~anonshadow😏
~anonshadow😏
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2nd Jan 2017 2:38am
Thank you for your support & kind encouragement, mcjay dear. I always do what I can. -Jade👍🐯
2nd Jan 2017 3:19pm
haaaaaa...i love this Jade..
a big smile on my face as i came to the end.
very clever and original....
love the pic too.
it suits the poem perfectly
a big smile on my face as i came to the end.
very clever and original....
love the pic too.
it suits the poem perfectly
2nd Jan 2017 4:42pm
Aahh gosh thank you so much, Naajir, you understand what it all means perfectly... and yes, the picture I love it, it's so dear. Your wonderful reaction & comment deserves many more thank you's!
Happy happy new Year!🐯🎉
Happy happy new Year!🐯🎉
5th Jan 2017 9:03pm
this is true beauty!! straight to RL it goes! so much packed here and with such beauty and skill which kills with its beauty!
poetry-photography-story telling-beauty.. this gem is for me like a child in a lolly shop. I'm in no position to even say well done. This is simply a gem. Thank You Jadey!
Thank you and my apologies for being a johnny-come-late!
regards
KDAmB
poetry-photography-story telling-beauty.. this gem is for me like a child in a lolly shop. I'm in no position to even say well done. This is simply a gem. Thank You Jadey!
Thank you and my apologies for being a johnny-come-late!
regards
KDAmB
5th Jan 2017 9:26pm
Oohhh, no apology needed, my endless friend!
For your return from the craziness of holidays & life, my poem awaited as patiently as it could, rawrrr...
to such a wonderful reception by you! I thank you so for your share & express, and for a place of honor in your Recommends! --Jadey🐯
For your return from the craziness of holidays & life, my poem awaited as patiently as it could, rawrrr...
to such a wonderful reception by you! I thank you so for your share & express, and for a place of honor in your Recommends! --Jadey🐯
13th Jan 2017 00:15am
After reading this, my stomach began to growl, even roar like a tiger. So I made a delicious vegan dinner and now my tummy is purring like a kitten... I'm going to spoil that shortly with a blueberry milk shake!
JJ
JJ
13th Jan 2017 2:14am
Mmmmm, Rawrrrr! I LOVE BLUEBERRIES! I'm so glad you enjoyed my little ode with a smile & a growl!
All my best, my friend
always
Jadey🐯
All my best, my friend
always
Jadey🐯
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