I took you so much for granted, all throughout freshman year,
I used to travel to the infamous dining halls without any fear.
I would swipe you away without blinking an eye,
Because with you in my wallet, there was no on-campus food I could not buy.
I did not realize the true value you possessed,
I did not realize just how much I was #blessed.
Many times, I did not realize your significance, though,
If I needed some food? No problem! You were there. Ready to go!
Hamburgers, pizza, French fries. The dining hall was mine for the taking!
And sophomore year, when I did away with you—what a big mistake I was making.
I said, “I am a mighty sophomore. I do not need lowly paw points to get by.”
It is only now that I realize you were my strongest, and most reliable ally.
My tiger card and me. Me and my tiger card.
I sincerely apologize for failing to hold you in higher regard.
Your ultimate worth I did not even know,
Why, oh why, did I foolishly let you go?
So now I am paw point-less, sitting here hungry and alone,
And realizing how much more love, to you, I should have shown.
Maybe later I will make my own food, or go get some with some friends who are near,
Or maybe all I will do is stare at my bank account, waiting for funds to appear.