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Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

0 posted 2001-05-25 07:22 PM

~* Set This Tiger Free *~

I stand here naked before you,
Look at me – I am still the same,
Nothing about me has changed.
Can you not hear me purring out your name?

I feel a sense of loneliness,
Slinking into my mind,
The vines of despair and darkness,
Around my body they wind.

I want you to stroke me,
As I lay by your side,
Tell me what I must do,
To turn this opposing tide.

I need you to be the only one,
In my life, and in my heart.
I miss your tender mating touch,
You gave willingly at the start.

Loving you now is so very hard.
All the battles foolishly fought.
So much stubborn pride to discard,
When it was love we both sought.

How long must I wait?
Until I can stroke your mane?
And feel you’re my faithful mate,
And in my kingdom you reign?

Like a cat without any loving,
I’ll wait for your heart to open to me,
Just look into my eyes of love,
And set this tiger free!

* smiles *
~*~For a friend - you know who you are~*~

art: Jim Warren "Tiger Within"
music: Alone in heart

~*~ I write ~ Therefore I am ~*~
Homepage: http://www.mysteria-poetry.cityslide.com/contents/contents.cfm/451673

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 05-25-2001).]

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

1 posted 2001-05-25 07:52 PM

This if fabulous!

Kathleen Blake

"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass,
and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

2 posted 2001-05-25 08:23 PM

Enjoyed...nicely written..

~Victoria~

Every child is an artist. The challenge is to remain an artist once he grows up.

Pablo Picasso

Alan
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since 2000-09-12

Posts 1499
right next door

3 posted 2001-05-25 09:41 PM

I LIKE this. I really like the picture

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

4 posted 2001-05-25 10:11 PM

and don't we all wish we knew who she was...hoping for a moment...."me"....

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

5 posted 2001-05-25 10:36 PM

MEOW BABY!!!!

very very nice Mysteria...
this oughtta get someones motor a purrring
kinda gives new meaning to catch a tiger by its tail

(superb rhyme flow)

I'm hanging on your every word
Even if you dont want to speak tonite
It's alright
I'm sitting outside heaven's door
listening to you breath

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

6 posted 2001-05-26 01:23 AM

Irish Rose: I am thrilled you liked it!

Victoria: Thank you for seeing the words too!

Alan: Glad you liked it, and me too, I love the art.

Sunshine: There is a trite saying, "if the shoe fits!" hugs and thanks for reading this.

Janet Marie: You mean I actually rhymed right? Yipee! Thank you sweet lady.

Martha Cowan
Member

since 2001-03-08

Posts 240
Groves, Texas

7 posted 2001-05-26 01:33 AM

Sharon...you know me so well...and yes, all of these thoughts rage through my heart and soul, and I know that someday so soon, this tiger will be set free, and everything she's longed to love and explore...will be close enough to touch......
So very beautiful, thank you for the many lovely gifts you give...they touch my heart!
Hugs, ~*~ dawn ~*~

EagleScorpion
Senior Member

since 2000-03-08

Posts 1644
Here, Now, Forever

8 posted 2001-05-26 01:37 AM

i love this. <>
sorry.. im not too good at making that noise..

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

9 posted 2001-05-26 01:37 AM

Martha: I will need a stun gun to keep you in line when you actually do get out of that cage! Lord help him! LOL

Thanks for writing your name in my sandbox lady.

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

10 posted 2001-05-26 01:50 AM

Eagle Scorpion: what noise? A roar? Well...I find sticking my finger in a light socket works quite well for that! just kidding...thanks for commenting.

Mabel A. Dilley
Senior Member

since 2001-03-17

Posts 859
Seattle, WA, USA

11 posted 2001-05-26 01:50 AM

Cute little tiger ears. Pet the kitty. RRRwh!
Careful who let out of the cage....

"I am not now that which I have been."

latin passion
Senior Member

since 2001-04-26

Posts 576

12 posted 2001-05-26 02:29 AM

Nail file sharpner if you please... "Jungle Red" (from the movie "The Women" black & white version if you please). The claws are out. Love the poem, (sorry, I couldn't resist in the add on.)

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

13 posted 2001-05-26 02:41 AM

Latin Passion: Thank you for reading this poem, I am a tad confused at the comment, but sounds good!

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

14 posted 2001-05-26 07:14 AM

Fantastic writing Mysteria...James

Watersign6
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since 2001-05-25

Posts 823
Hurricane,WV

15 posted 2001-05-26 08:43 AM

Mysteria,this is a beautiful poem that i thoroughly enjoyed an also what a amazing picture too,love everything about it an am
going to find more of your poems right now

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

16 posted 2001-05-26 02:05 PM

JamesMichael: I do thank you kind sir! I do keep trying!

Watersign6: Hey! Welcome, I dont' remember you, and it is I that shall now go hunt for your work. Thank you for reading mine. And I LOVE that picture too!

~*~ I write ~ Therefore I am ~*~
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PoemCrazy
Member

since 2000-11-30

Posts 159

17 posted 2001-05-26 11:21 PM

you're free.
dismissed,
never to know
the love you missed.

'all that i'm saying,
a game's not worth playing,
over and over again...'
-depeche mode, 'the sun and the rainfall'

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

18 posted 2001-05-27 12:01 PM

Poem Crazy ~*~ Gee, you take away the chase, and then the fun is gone, no? Thanks for stopping by!

PoemCrazy
Member

since 2000-11-30

Posts 159

19 posted 2001-05-27 03:47 AM

Hi!

"Poem Crazy ~*~ Gee, you take away the chase, and then the fun is gone, no? Thanks for stopping by!"

you typed it and didn't see it?
i'm crazy, pay no attention to me...tom

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

20 posted 2001-05-27 07:58 AM

PoemCrazy: Thanks for dropping in again!

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

21 posted 2001-05-31 04:06 PM

Great poem, excellent presentation! *S* So many lines really touched me... why does bad seem to last forever and good vanish so quickly? *S*

[This message has been edited by suthern (edited 06-01-2001).]

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

22 posted 2001-05-31 04:14 PM

Very nicely done, Sharon...loved the kitty thing...so wild!

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

23 posted 2001-05-31 11:50 PM

Thank you Martie, I liked the picture too!

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