An Elephant In a Tree

When I was but a lad of three;
I saw an elephant in a tree.
I told my mother, she doubted me;
Now she’s old, like ninety-three;
You’ll never guess what she told me.
She saw an elephant swimming in the sea.
You too can see it if you please;
She only charges a tiny fee.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Neumann Avatar
April 26, 2020 at 6:12 AM
Very funny. Kids know best and are teaching adults to see the truth. Kind wishes, Kai
Wolf Avatar
March 25, 2020 at 7:43 PM
Hahahaha! Hilarious, Kenneth. Bullseye! :) gw
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