Summary of the poem'TIGER'
Keki N. Daruwalla is a famous Indian poet. In his poem, he depicts the tragic plight of the tiger. Tigers are usually considered strong and powerful creatures, but now they are facing extinction. The poet describes them as truly beautiful, with black and golden stripes. However, today, they are no longer burning bright. The tiger population is thinning, which means their numbers are steadily decreasing, and their condition is becoming pathetic. The father tiger, Sharu, has been shot, and his skin is being used for decorative purposes. Some poachers kill tigers to use their bones for medicinal purposes. Once, the tiger's roar made the entire jungle tremble—birds would fly away in fear, and monkeys would scream. But now, tigers are being hunted down and are on the verge of extinction. The tiger is a marvellous creation of God. The poet emphasizes the urgent need to protect these animals before they disappear forev Parvathy H2A