Haunted Hill, Inc.: “The Tiger” (A Poem)

Friday, February 9, 2018

“The Tiger” (A Poem)

For a lot of adults, poetry written by children often conjures preconceived notions of simplistic rhymes and silly humor. Children, though, can be profoundly astute and this poem from six-year-old Nael is a sound example. Although short and rather basic in its structure, it crafts a compelling image which possesses a slew of interpretive possibilities. Is the tiger merely a caged animal or something much deeper and why is the narrator so overjoyed at its escape?

The tiger
He destroyed his cage
Yes
YES
The tiger is out

Works Referenced

Nael. “The Tiger.” They’re Singing a Song in Their Rocket. Washington, DC: 826DC, 2016.

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About Haunted Hill, Inc.

Haunted Hill, Inc. began in the early 2000s when my little brother and I stumbled on a yard haunt blocks away from our house. It was mesmerizing: the rising silhouettes of tombstones and static props cast against the spectral dance of fog and strobe lights. The following Halloween, we attempted to emulate that eerie scene. Although it started with cardboard coffins and tombstones crafted from scraps of wood, it gradually matured into an elaborate spectacle anticipated by the entire neighborhood. We learned how to build our own props and develop intricate themes. College came, we both moved out of our parents’ house, and Haunted Hill, Inc. crept silently into the darkness, forgotten for a brief span of time. Now, though, it has reemerged with dynamic force and, although my little brother is no longer part of the process, this blog is a means to celebrate its long-awaited resurrection. I will post how-to instructions for costumes and props, along with pictures, poems, and quotes to inspire your haunted imagination.