The Eye Of A Tiger (Acrostic)

by Italian Stallion   Jun 11, 2007


There's a black and orange animal.
He sadly lives in captivity
Enduring the restraints,

Employees have given him.
Yellow water lilies,
Embellish the scenery.

Orange trees with yellow-green leaves,
Fabulously line the metal gate.

A walk around the premises,

The new born tiger takes.
If only all the employees could
Go within the boundaries themselves, and
Endure the restraints given to these precious animals
Reacting as if caged for life, then just maybe, they'd understand.

*Written for a contest*

© Copyright 2007 By: Italian Stallion

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Acrostic Poetry is where the first letter of each line spells a word, usually using the same words as in the title. Pretty straight forward, no rhyme scheme or syllable count.
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  • 17 years ago

    by Pete

    If this poem doesn't touch the heart and soul of anyone that reads it they aren't human!
    This poem is not solely about the poor damn tiger, this is about something that really riles me up! These animals are meant to be wild - it's not just their bodies that are wild, their spirits are wild. To take that out of their life is killing the animals soul! Apologies for the rant.

    Acrostic poems are hard enough to accomplish without getting a thorough meaning across, this poem ensnares the reader from the get-go and never lets go.

    Wonderful piece of art about a cruel, cruel industry!

    Another marvellous piece Joe.
    [5/5]
    ~Pete.

  • 17 years ago

    by Sweet Fragility

    Acrostics are hard but you pulled it off very well in this piece. The topic is not cliched at all, and it very accurately describes the captivity of animals. Amazing job.

  • 17 years ago

    by DragonRebornedInBrokenMirror

    Metaphor is outstanding and this poem has powerful rhythm. Imagery is wonderful and your wording is excellent. Well done, very deep piece. It deserves 5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by goddess-glamourpuss

    Heartfelt and always a topical subject. It flowed well which can often be a problem with this style of poem.
    Personally I found it a little simplistic towards the end and would have preferred the stronger more elegant style used to begin. However, your message remains clear and emphatic.

  • 17 years ago

    by ghosts in bloom

    This is a wonderful piece! I'm tough when it comes to acrostics, but this is written very well. I HATE how animals are caged up, and you really brought the reader into his (the animal's) world. Awesome.

    Very meaningful.
    Nice job.
    Keep 'em coming.

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