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Tiger?

May 10, 2012
By MrPuffin BRONZE, Park City, Utah
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MrPuffin BRONZE, Park City, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow...&rdquo;<br /> (By LCP)<br /> <br /> &quot;Promise me you&#039;ll always remember: You are braver then you believe, stronger then you seem, and smarter then you think.&quot;<br /> (Christiphor Robin to Pooh)

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Tiger, tiger, burning bright,
In the forest of the night,
Hey, I wonder, ‘exactly why
Tiger doesn’t bawl or cry,

Tiger, Tiger, burning bright
In the forest of the night,
Tiger, stalking with perfection,
Having radiant complexion

Tiger, Tiger, burning bright
In the forest of the night,
I wonder what caught that tiger on fire.
In his eyes, there’s gleaming ire.

Tiger, Tiger, burning bright
In the forest of the night,
Brilliant coat is unaffected,
By the fire this poet invented

Tiger, Tiger, burning bright,
In the forest of the night,
Though some call this beast infernal
In this Tiger
Hope’s eternal.

© Cameron C., Milford, CT

The author's comments:
I was inspired by William Blake, but decided to add my own personal twist to it.
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so_joy SILVER said...
on Dec. 11 2012 at 10:02 am
so_joy SILVER, Navesink, New Jersey
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&quot;Be the change you want to see.&quot;

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This is really good! It reminded me of the book "Tiger Rising". You are a great poet! Please read, rate, and comment on my poems! It would mean a lot:) Thanks!
MrPuffin BRONZE said...
on May. 15 2012 at 1:13 pm
MrPuffin BRONZE, Park City, Utah
3 articles 0 photos 35 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow...&rdquo;<br /> (By LCP)<br /> <br /> &quot;Promise me you&#039;ll always remember: You are braver then you believe, stronger then you seem, and smarter then you think.&quot;<br /> (Christiphor Robin to Pooh)

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I hope you guys like this poem...