Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE TIGER, by HILAIRE BELLOC


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First Line: The tiger, on the other hand, is kittenish and mild
Last Line: Will find a tiger will repay the trouble and expense.
Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene
Subject(s): Animals; Tigers


The Tiger, on the other hand, is kittenish and mild,
He makes a pretty playfellow for any child;
And mothers of large families (who claim to common sense)
Will find a Tiger will repay the trouble and expense.




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