| THE TIGER ©2005 Dan Bar-el When tigers roam within my home It matters not to me one jot If they travelled from Bengal Or all the way from Senegal When tigers loom in any room The urgent facts concern their snacks In this regard one can’t be hasty You want to know what they find tasty So devote yourself to observations That reveal the tigers’ inclinations If they thirst for food that’s dry Scholars are what they should try. If love of ham should be a factor Then I suggest you serve an actor If they rush to food acidic Lead them to a movie critic If greasy fare is sought the most I then suggest a talk show host If they yearn for food morose A poet should fulfil that post But if they beg for something lighter Offer them a children’s writer When tigers roam within my home It matters not to me one jot If they have stripes or polka dots What matters most is that I am able To offer them a buffet table. What tiger’s want I’ll give with glee As long as what they want ain’t me. |
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