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Growltiger

Fractal Animals posted on Jul 05, 2004
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Made with Apophysis 2 Beta 17, Mirrored, framed ans signed in PSP7. Cats eyes from CavalierLady, thank you so much Maria. Thank you so much everyone for all the wonderful comments and votes on "Fireworks" and more especially on "Entrance to Fairyland" I can't tell you how happy and excited I am that I have made the "Hot 20" I feel like a little kid lol!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday. Karren This image brought to mind a favourite poem of mine by T.S.Elliot. GROWLTIGER'S LAST STAND GROWLTIGER was a Bravo Cat, who lived upon a barge; In fact he was the roughest cat that ever roamed at large. From Gravesend up to Oxford he pursued his evil aims, Rejoicing in his title of "The Terror of the Thames." His manners and appearance did not calculate to please; His coat was torn and seedy, he was baggy at the knees; One ear was somewhat missing, no need to tell you why, And he scowled upon a hostile world from one forbidding eye. The cottagers of Rotherhithe knew something of his fame, At Hammersmith and Putney people shuddered at his name. They would fortify the hen-house, lock up the silly goose, When the rumour ran along the shore: GROWLTIGER'S ON THE LOOSE! Woe to the weak canary, that fluttered from its cage; Woe to the pampered Pekinese, that faced Growltiger's rage. Woe to the bristly Bandicoot, that lurks on foreign ships, And woe to any Cat with whom Growltiger came to grips! But most to Cats of foreign race his hatred had been vowed; To Cats of foreign name and race no quarter was allowed. The Persian and the Siamese regarded him with fear-- Because it was a Siamese had mauled his missing ear. Now on a peaceful summer night, all nature seemed at play, The tender moon was shining bright, the barge at Molesey lay. All in the balmy moonlight it lay rocking on the tide-- And Growltiger was disposed to show his sentimental side. His bucko mate, GRUMBUSKIN, long since had disappeared, For to the Bell at Hampton he had gone to wet his beard; And his bosun, TUMBLEBRUTUS, he too had stol'n away- In the yard behind the Lion he was prowling for his prey. In the forepeak of the vessel Growltiger sate alone, Concentrating his attention on the Lady GRIDDLEBONE. And his raffish crew were sleeping in their barrels and their bunks-- As the Siamese came creeping in their sampans and their junks. Growltiger had no eye or ear for aught but Griddlebone, And the Lady seemed enraptured by his manly baritone, Disposed to relaxation, and awaiting no surprise-- But the moonlight shone reflected from a thousand bright blue eyes. And closer still and closer the sampans circled round, And yet from all the enemy there was not heard a sound. The lovers sang their last duet, in danger of their lives-- For the foe was armed with toasting forks and cruel carving knives. Then GILBERT gave the signal to his fierce Mongolian horde; With a frightful burst of fireworks the Chinks they swarmed aboard. Abandoning their sampans, and their pullaways and junks, They battened down the hatches on the crew within their bunks. Then Griddlebone she gave a screech, for she was badly skeered; I am sorry to admit it, but she quickly disappeared. She probably escaped with ease, I'm sure she was not drowned-- But a serried ring of flashing steel Growltiger did surround. The ruthless foe pressed forward, in stubborn rank on rank; Growltiger to his vast surprise was forced to walk the plank. He who a hundred victims had driven to that drop, At the end of all his crimes was forced to go ker-flip, ker-flop. Oh there was joy in Wapping when the news flew through the land; At Maidenhead and Henley there was dancing on the strand. Rats were roasted whole at Brentford, and at Victoria Dock, And a day of celebration was commanded in Bangkok.

Comments (22)


CriminallyInsane

2:08PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

Very nice, the poem is a nice touch too.

vjerana

2:54PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

Very beautiful and excellent done!!!

BrasilGirl2004

2:56PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

This is a very impressive picture! The eyes are so beautiful - they complement the fractal design!

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CavalierLady

3:41PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

So this is the project you were working on! It came out great, glad you could use the eyes. :)

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kimpe

4:47PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

Very beautiful, and such gorgeous colors !

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VDH

5:50PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

Very nice picture and poem! Great work! v

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CarolSassy

5:51PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

Fantastic flame usage for this cool poem. Really enjoy the colors & details of the flame, and the cat eyes are wicked! Well done! (:

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D.C.Monteny

6:04PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

V Wow, those eyes realy make this kitten (grin) come alive. Gorgeous flame, Karren and thanks for this great poem !! (didn't know that one)

Jaeger

6:31PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

It reminds me of Balinese masks, except that they would never be so delicate and ethereal. I love this.

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valcali

7:01PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

He just comes right out at ya! I love it...;o)

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maud

7:12PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

A very stunning flame! the green eyes are so beautiful, excellently done Karren! :)

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tresamie

7:16PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

A fantastic Growltiger! Perfect.

logiloglu

7:58PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

wow, a fantastic artwork. a real stunner. two thumbs up,Karren. vote !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!

Arpis

9:30PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

I love this, Karren! The poem is a perfect compliment to an amazing image. VOTE

fractalinda

10:28PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

LOL! Wonderful, wonderful- the poem and composition!

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estevez

11:30PM | Mon, 05 July 2004

Very beautiful composition and very creative. Lovely poem. "my vote" Congratulations !

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leda_moon

3:00AM | Tue, 06 July 2004

Very cool image,Love the poem too!Excellent work!!

thelma

5:02AM | Tue, 06 July 2004

A fabulous image Karren, and I really enjoyed the poem too. Those eyes look stunning, this is a perfect creation, I love it !! Big VOTE

LFNForever

5:07PM | Tue, 06 July 2004

Triple gorgeous!!! :)

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DennisReed

6:44PM | Tue, 06 July 2004

Awesome mix a also looks very dargon like! Cute poem thanks! Bravo!

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Wolfsgirl

7:41AM | Sat, 10 July 2004

What an amazing story/poem.. WOW.. and the picture is amazing too =)

jstsittinghere

10:57PM | Wed, 14 July 2004

Impressive image ! beautiful poem excellent!!


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