Saturday 18 August 2012

WIld At Heart Day 18

A Tiger's Tale


I don’t understand why I’m here. This is all so strange. The surface is hard when I should be feeling the softness and warmth of the forest floor.  I should be able to run free for miles and miles without having to turn a corner once. Hang on what IS a corner?  And what are those strange things staring at me? In the forest, they would be dinner, but I have to be nice otherwise I won’t get fed. My heart should be beating to the rhythm of the jungle but instead I am here; bored, restless and held prisoner.
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12 comments:

  1. His heart should beat to the rhythm of the jungle...
    You write some wonderful heartfelt pieces with great poignancy Lizzie. Really hitting home!

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    1. I am a bit of an eco warrior when it comes to the endangered wildlife, trying to raise awareness. Very passionate about it. Glad you liked chick.

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  2. Gorgeous writing! I love this take on the prompt...poignant indeed!!

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    1. Thank you. It really did flow this one as it is a passion of mine. xxx

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  3. Absolutely stunning piece! Agreed on all points.

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    1. Aw, thank you. I wrote from the heart on this one. The picture though just makes me so sad wehn I see it! xxx

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  4. Sad, isn't it, the beating heart of a jungle caged in like that. Lovely piece of writing x.

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    1. Very sad; the picture makes me extrmely sad too. Thank you. xxx

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  5. Such a wonderful piece, Lizzie! You've captured his plight perfectly!

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    1. Thank you. I've seen 'bored' tigers pacing up and down and it does make me very cross as well as sad. xxx

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  6. Oh, this is beautifully poignant. Love love love that your wrote this from the tiger's pov.

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    1. Thank you. Seemed the right thing to do. xxx

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