Why Tiger?

Why Tiger?

Could someone please explain
my tiger dreams?
It's a she -
a she who prowls
right infront of everyone
she singles me out
then chases
she wants her claws
in me
her jaws
in me
and she comes back
every night looking for more
me at
the apartments
I frequently find
myself caged in

When I find what the tiger of
my dreams has been indicating
I'll be prepared
with muscles in mind
to fight it off
I hope those whitedagger
teeth don't go eating
the very best of me
but until life matches
dreams, I'll keep falling
asleep
with fists clenched
and body tight
ready for battle
with a beast who
rules me
already