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viola

Viola
if you could ,
would you come home with me
far far far away from your three ring circus dream
far far far away from your masters steel eyed hook
the one that broke the joints of your spirit

they dress you in sparkle and silly caps
happycottoncandied music fills your ears
they pile a half ton of uncaring on your back...
your master cant look anybody in the eye
while he's counting your crash
its a wonder you haven't already snapped your chains
stomped the barker and his clowns far far far away

Viola,
come Home with me
we'll stroll a few acres,roll a muddy pool
so you can wash away those green-eyed greedy fools 
we'll weave pleasant elephant memories 
i'll bring along a sac of your favorite treats
sing you songs from mother india 
and when your/our time has come
set you down so very gently 
between ivory dreams...
Viola

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  1. Date: 1/17/2013 8:30:00 AM

    soupmail :)

  1. Date: 12/31/2012 12:52:00 PM

    This is quite tender and beautiful....a tribute to the intelligence and remarkable animal world that we to often abuse and take for granted.

  1. Date: 12/24/2012 6:22:00 PM

    a lovely tribute to Viola. i know you have a soft spot for animals, and the imagery here points to an elephant. very well done. Soupmail hugs, catie :)