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Tyger's Eye - after William Blake

Tyger Tyger, once again
we'll praise your uncontested reign

where golden eye implies rebirth,
of jungle lord's word none constrain.

From distant deeps of tropic skies.
to forests sparse where eagle flies,
your power ripples round world's girth -
how could it e'er be otherwise ?

Strength in each and every part
needs no paltry poet's art

to illustrate your peerless worth
which rhymes through time in class apart.

Neither hammer, chain, may bind
furnace features, anvil mind,
you represent upon this Earth

both force and freedom none may bind. 

 

Author notes

Background Jungle Fetish
http://flickr.com/photos/anua22a/2608465441/


The Tyger



Tyger Tyger, burning bright,
In the forests of the night;
What immortal hand or eye,
Could frame thy fearful symmetry

In what distant deeps or skies.
Burnt the fire of thine eyes !
On what wings dare he aspire ?
What the hand, dare sieze the fire !

And what shoulder, and what art.
Could twist the sinews of thy heart ?
And when thy heart began to beat,
What dread hand ! and what dread feet !

What the hammer ! what the chain,
In what furnace was thy brain
What the anvil, what dread grasp,
Dare its deadly terrors clasp !

William Blake

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Comments

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  • BerthdduSuit
    July 13
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    I really like this one, it reads smoothly and is a lovely homage to the tiger.
  • That was really great, I love the homage to Blake. His Tyger Tyger is one of my favorite poems. I remember when I first read it it gave me chills. Your poem is a great homage to that, and stands up very well in its own right. I love the way you weave words together, utilizing rhyme so skillfully. Great job, and I wish you good luck in the contest.

  • JandAK
    July 8

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    Brilliant

    I immediately thought of Blake when I saw the picture, of course, and you do a wonderful job of using that inspiration and making it your own here! The complimentary background and art reinforces the imagery and you describe most artfully the quite literally awesome beauty and strength of this exquisite creature. Well done & good luck!

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  • Beautiful composition--Beautiful presentation!!
    Well Done and good luck in the contest!!

  • albymyheart gold member
    June 30

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    Firstly, the visual on this page immediately places you in the depths of a mysterious jungle. The background is more than complimentary, it becomes part of the whole. The scene is set!

    Thank you for displaying William Blake's poem in your notes...what a pleasure to read! Just my taste.

    Your words eloquantly illustrate the power and sovereignty of this golden feline. Of course the rhyme and flow are flawless again. A slick write on a sleek animal!

    alby

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  • AmyPixiDust
    June 30

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    i really love these wonderful beautiful words you have used here along with the tiger background i love the colors and the expressions you portray with the feelings you speak of here, the rhyme flow is wonderfuland the setup is beautiful, thank you for your entry to our contest, good luck and as always keep up the wonderful writing ~Amy
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