Puppet Master Who is behind the bright red curtains? Who is he that hides his face from the audience? Thee who runs the show from behind the scenes With so many thoughts unnoticed Who receives power at will And demands another pleasant drill Many might not like it But who are you to change the topic? It's his power alone Thee with strings running down thy stage He can perform a thousand shows Never satisfied with his puppets We'll all be ecstatic once the show ends And the Puppet Master cheers for his wonderful play!

Running Away Many shadows surround me Deep within I know I don't deserve them Both heroes of gold and silver armor I rush across streams and mountains, yet seem to get nowhere I've been imprisoned by their charms I trip and roll, but manage to get back on my feet desperately My heart won't sustain another fall I hear a deafening roar Then another as strong follows They begin to close in on their prey Me... My legs begin to buckle The memories I make will keep me going Until I choose one or the other... (Inspired by The Tiger series - Kelsey)

Opening Thy Heart Never in thine eyes have I seen such joy Bright golden eyes that ask for nothing more but love Always running wildly alone Free on the outside, yet caged inside He has once more opened his heart Which had been locked away by past's darkness He betrayed his family for a lover Now lives in deep sorrow My coming has repaired his soul I've brought him hope He'll risk being harmed for me He deserves a happy ending, but must start from the beginning Leaving his shyness and melancholy behind I will never hurt him, and he won't harm me Even though I love another His happiness will remain with me (Inspired by book "Tiger's Quest" - Kelsey to Kishan)

White Tiger My love is thee with a heart of gold Fierce fangs, broad body, soft ears, and huge paws Warm fur that frees my soul; filling my mind with sweet dreams A growl that protects me from any predator Can't imagine a greater lover and protector Black and white stripes, cobalt blue eyes that burn with every glare Taking my breath away with every stare Couldn't live without my tiger, free as thy wind Making me blush as he steps into my room Doing what he can to please me Gifting me with a warm smile and an embrace that fills me Calm and soothing purr, so irresistible to ignore Whenever I read to him I know he's listening His love for poetry and sweets; which can be topped by peaches and cream For that is the scent I bear, which he loves deeply and sincerely Loyal to me in every way Half man and half tiger Both sides loving and caring My lovely prince (Inspired by book "Tiger's Curse" - Kelsey to Ren)

Shadow You find yourself at the only place where you may be at peace. Standing still for a few hours Laughing after the silence is overwhelming You wait for a stranger to appear from the shadows Someone suddenly is next to you You hadn't noticed, yet It has been there all the time Hearing your sorrows and laments Without saying a single word It has made you smile Your not alone anymore You've never been...