Elephant Dreams

Afternoon of elephants,
scent of hibiscus
within this fantasy
spawned from television.

They stand in their majesty
meeting head to head,
trunk caressing trunk.
Sisters in a loving pose
while the newest member of the pack
troops under their bellies
weaving between giant legs and toes
that everybody knows
look like buttes in Arizona.

Suddenly, the baby darts away
to run Chaplinesque
with flapping ears and wagging tail
after an intruding crane.
And not too long after, the sisters
move from their awe-inspiring embrace
into a dusty mist.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sweetheart Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 3:31 PM
Elephants are such lovely creations.. so interesting to watch and their loyalty to each other is magnificent.. thankxxx for your extremely wonderful comment on my poetry tonight.. I wrote from experience and I also have a gorgeous son from this romance who is a joy in my life with his outstanding handsomeness and courteous and polite ways... I appreciate u sharing your story with me.. I wrote that poem 28 years ago.. thats how old my son is... thankxxx.. luv.. LMB am on Jury Duty this week...
Herrera Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 8:16 PM
Very excellent. I can really see the elephants and picture this dream. You have a wonderful talent.
Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 6:24 PM
This is quite a visual. Love the part about their size, like the buttes of Arizona, and the cute picture of the baby with flapping ears running away! Luv, andrea
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