A lady and a tiger held The birthright of an ancient fued; Said he, "Pray let our wrath be quelled; Fair dame, I fear I've been too rude. "In future peace let us abide; In pledge, let's forth our friends to greet; Behold my shining, fulvous hide; You'll find my back a pleasant seat." When they came back from that rash ride, The tiger wore his blandest smile. Quoth he, "The lady rides inside; 'Tis thus our foes we reconcile." If Science offer subtle schemes, My faith, be not too soon beguiled; Strange friendships may be tempting dreams; Beware the lady reconciled. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...WHEN I RISE UP by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON THE SUICIDE by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON APPLES OF HESPERIDES by AMY LOWELL THE CRESCENT MOON by AMY LOWELL BLACK EAGLE RETURNS TO ST. JOE by EDGAR LEE MASTERS SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY: MRS. CHARLES BLISS by EDGAR LEE MASTERS |