TigerTale

Book excerpt: Craig Tigerman's first collection, Indigo Avenue (Writers Club Press, 2000), won acclaim from readers coast to coast and overseas. "His mastery of the English language shines in his lyrical passages, rhythms and rhyme schemes ... intensely personal yet universal in appeal," wrote one reviewer. Now comes TigerTale, an even larger collection, spanning 37 years, humbly offered for your reading enjoyment. "Paused along this wooded trail, Stream of dreams low running by, Fast-passed years no tears avail: Life dances on, love shall not die. ... I take unto my soul this gifted cup Of strength for weary hearts to cherish And swallowing, my spirit is lifted up To journey on, love shall not perish." ("This Gifted Cup" by Craig Tigerman)