I Wonder What The Tiger Thinks
By: Will Mowery

I wonder what the tiger thinks
while pacing in his cage
as if an actor strutting on
a dim and dusty stage.

I wonder what he thinks as he
takes pause to glance about
as if he's checking to be sure
the theater's been sold out.

I wonder what the tiger thinks
while staring straight at me
with eyes that speak out loudly
in a mute sliloquy.

I wonder what he thinks as he
spreads wide his mighty jaws
and growls a great performance.
Is he looking for applause?

I wonder what the tiger thinks
I wonder, but I know
no matter what the tiger thinks
I like the tiger show.