The waning moon knew all about me
as I would step out for that elusive kill
I never knew who it would be, on any day
ever watchful and keeping aloof from the one on two legs
until one day I was forced to kill one in self defense.
From that day, I knew, I would surely become the hunted one
labelled as a man eater even though I had never got involved
always prided myself having lived my life with good principles
following the jungle law that only, we creatures understood.
I never was in awe of the man who would transgres our lives
by the power of his gun, which one day did find its mark on me
wounded and dying, as I lay sprawled, I knew they would make merry
but I didn’t care for what happened to my carcass, what use they put it to
for I had lived my life as a royal tiger in the mangroves till they found me,
a cat, killing only for food unlike them who did it out of fear or leisure…
Perceptions 
Beautiful! The summation of the Big Cat’s life was exceptionally portrayed, as was the pettiness of us human beings.
Thank you Pradita, am sure you love cats, big or small 🙂
YES!!! They’re my favourite animal species. How did you know?
cat sense!
LOL!
Haunted out of fear or for leisure…very true,.i really liked the way you depicted it
Thank you Akhila.
Very captivating write up Sunith. It must not be easy to put oneself under the skin of a tiger but, you not only have the flair but you also have a good dose of imagination. Have you seen the movie ‘Life of Pi’? It’s all about a young boy and a tiger ‘Richard Parker’ stranded on a boat at sea. I love wild animals too!
Thank you Anita and glad you liked it. Yes I have seen it. It is a nice movie.
well written! thank you for reading some of my work and the follow. I look forward to reading much more of your work. Michelle
My pleasure, Michelle.
Very well expressed!
Thank you Pranitha
My pleasure, Sunith!
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Beautiful!!Loved reading your post😀
Thank you Shahz.
Pleasure is all mine😊
Beautiful poem and picture! What an impressive animal.
Thank you. Big cats have great tales to tell.