Dear tiger, They say you need hope to move on in life. Hope, that the best, will happen. Yet I read somewhere, that you need 'courage' to hold on to 'hope', long enough. You, dear tiger, symbolize that courage. The sight of you walking valiantly in the forests, portrays the willpower, the strength, your undisputed power. No doubt they say 'a pride of lions' both in the numerical and literal sense. You also mirror the inner aggression which resides in us all. I wish we all imbibe your confidence, your attitude, your competitive spirit , your spirit of adventure, diving headlong into challenges, taking the bull by the horns. Balancing the ecosystem, you are boldness, royalty, vigour, mightiness, vitality, perseverance, focus, all weaved together. It's been well said that 'earth has enough to satisfy men's need but not greed'. Tigers, you one of the most captivating species but you are on the verge of extinction these days. I wonder how barbaric the poachers and hunters become to kill you just to satiate their desire. Your beautiful skin they rip and then dig out your teeth, it's very painful, isn't it dear tigers ? The savage folks are then destroying your habitats and quashing your dens and stuffs. I'm already a hater of mankind and such selfish deeds enhance my hatred. Gone are the days when India is known for you. Sadly, now there are only 10-15 percent of your species alive in the country.
