The tiger knew that danger loomed, <br />This time with no mistake, <br />Perhaps this day he would be doomed, <br />His fear was real not fake... <br />A sense of dread can dull the mind <br />And then you lose a lot, <br />You need to run, but then you find <br />You're transfixed to the spot! <br /> <br />I saw him stand his ground and wait, <br />He didn't have a clue, <br />I saw him stare and hesitate, <br />Afraid to see things through... <br />I saw his whiskers stand on end, <br />His eyes move left to right <br />And yet on this you can depend, <br />I knew he'd soon take flight! <br /> <br />He shook his head, he strained his ears, <br />He flared his nostrils so, <br />But when all courage disappears, <br />He knew he had to go! <br />It's rare to see a tiger hide, <br />Or cower with dismay, <br />But I'll admit I stood with pride <br />To see him run away!<br /><br />Denis Martindale<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hidden-danger/
