Sandra Haight Poet Couplet

Elephant- My Spirit Animal

“If anyone wants to know what elephants are like, 
 they are like people only more so.”
                                                 — Peter Corneille 


That 'feral' part of me- mimes you in praise.

You, Elephant, I've followed many ways;

your cogent, native skills inspire my deeds

as you attune me to familial needs

I make it easier to help them through

for young ones of my 'herd', and elders too,

so that like you, my kindred will endure-

my sense of duty matches yours for sure-

fierce guardian- yet, gentle as a lamb

a mother, matriarch- surely I am-

you've influenced me since I was a child;

so like you, Elephant- majestic, wild.


May 29, 2020

~1st Place~
Contest: My Spirit Animal
Sponsor: Dear Heart
Judged: 06/07/2020

Form: Couplet- Written as a Reversible Poem-
          can be read up or down.
(Newly formatted poem, with references 
 from a former poem)

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Constance La France June 12, 2020 at 10:53 AM Sandra, congratulations on your win in my spirit contest with this beautifully penned poem. Elephants hold a special place in my heart and soul _Constance

Aditi Mishra June 8, 2020 at 8:45 AM Back to congratulate you on your win Sandra :)

Jeanne Mcgee June 7, 2020 at 10:33 PM splendid words that guided me to learn more about you. wonderful write Sandra. Congratulations

Geoffrey Brewer June 1, 2020 at 4:34 AM A heart warming appreciation bod a wonderful animal. Well written! Sandra.

Aditi Mishra May 30, 2020 at 1:35 PM This is brilliantly written Sandra! Mother, fierce, gentle, majestic...you are amazing with such a majestic spirit animal. Best wishes for the contest :)