Tiger's prey

Wade Brandywine, set in his place Observer of the tiger's trait He spies the cat in locked embrace A bear who understands his fate The struggle's real, a fight ensues The tiger 'round the neck he wraps The bear is now about to choose 'Tween life or death, a moment's lapse A fatal strike, the sharpened claws A swipe, the blood begins to flow The bear goes limp, his only flaw Could not anticipate the blow The bear, he falls upon the ground The tiger, victor on this day More daily sustenance he's found Another victim he has slayed