Embrace Tiger
Wild tiger beyond the fire's shadows
come closer
it is time for us to meet
with your neck so firm but soft
your shoulders strong
but supple in my embrace
we will travel over deep ravines
to mountain peaks
you bring to me
the power of your body
I bring to you
the wonder in my heart
Mixed media drawing by Kaleo Ching
Poem by Elise Dirlam-Ching