No Taming

There is no taming tiger burning bright
in sleepless forest of a leafless night
this tiger can smile, promise to devour,
then disappear, pad off on stealthy paws

tiger’s eyes are suns innumerable
when unsheathed its claws reveal galaxies
remarkable I can frame such tiger
as if it were just my invention

my engagement with the cat is not simple,
recipro…