The Ape Teased the Tiger

A silly nursery rhyme about playing with my cat; it came to me in the night.

The Ape Teased the Tiger

 

A silly ape wiggled her paw

Under the great tiger’s nose;

The tiger swiped at the ape’s great paw,

With sharp claws at the ends of her toes.

Author's Note

Initial reactions and constructive criticism welcome.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

What an amazing imagination you have! Knowing the genesis of this poem makes it all the more impressive! I play with my pets constantly & think of a new verse that could be written all the time . . . but I've never been able to imagine so far outside the dots like this. I'm so envious! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Debbie Barry]

Thanks, Margie! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it, and that you were able to connect so well with it. I think it helps that we regularly refer to ourselves as apes, when we imagine what the cats might be thinking about us. The male cat has the frame and carriage of a tiger, and the smaller, female cat has the shape of a lioness. They both enjoy playing pouncing games, and cuddle-and-bite, often with their sharp bits in play.

[barleygirl]

Seeing & capturing such relationships & resemblances are key to writing in fresh original ways! *smile*

[Debbie Barry]

I suppose you're right. *smile*

[Jacob Clifford]

For a nursery rhyme, the rhyming is fitting. I like the way the cat is called a tiger and the human called a silly ape. Cute little ditty you have here.

[Debbie Barry]

Thanks, Clifford. I'n really pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for the kind comments.