TIGERS RULE?!?!

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Write a story or poem about Chinese New Year. This is the year of the tiger!

TIGERS RULE?!?!
--Calvin's plea to be in the running as mascot for the Chinese New Years Celebration!

I really think I qualify--
I'm a big cat, stripe-ed and sly;
my stripes are gray and soft and sleek,
not orange and rough--just take a peek!

I'd like the jungle! Think it's tough!
Know I can growl, real loud and gruff!
I'm a big softie, but play hard--
(I've never been out in my yard!)

You say this year it's THE TIGER??
Think I can do that, that's for sure!!
Chinese New Year--a fun party--,
I'm ready for it, won't be tardy!

I'm just a housecat, but I know
I'm beautiful; my bravery shows!
I'll outshine those Olympics--
just leave me all the specifics!

So. vote for Calvin--I'm your man!
I'll do the job like no one can.
I am the largest in my pride;
if only I could go outside!!