Tiger And Sharon's Rose

Tiger And Sharon's Rose 

On the morning of a warm June day,
Quite by accident.

Feelings of fascination and intrigue 
came over me.

I looked and did see,
beautiful pink roses in front of me.

The more I looked, the more I learned
The more I wanted to know.

I looked and did see a white tiger,
Walking past me.

The more I looked, the more I learned
The more I wanted to know.
Because the more I knew, the more I liked this 
place where tigers roam among roses.

I looked and did see my future,
In this fascinating place.

(c) 2014 Ronald J Chapman

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Poet's Notes about
The Poem The national flower of Korea is the mugunghwa (무궁화) , rose of Sharon. 

"Tiger has been strongly associated with Korean people and Korean culture

A tiger that has overcome trials and tribulations and understands the world is known to turn white, becoming a white tiger. Although it is a sacred creature that doesn't harm people, it becomes angry when the ruler of the country conducts evil and inhumane deeds. Therefore, it has been told that powerful people become humble and rich people become generous when a white tiger appears."
- Wikipedia