new neighborhood

a tiger chased me
on my motorcycle last night.

I road fast,
and tried to kick it,
but it kept up,
snapping at my jeans,
sinking it's fangs
into my right ankle
twice or calf muscle.

it was persistent
and followed me all the way
to my door
where I barely made it.

it's still growling out there,
somewhere;
I can feel it.