Having a Splashing Time

Water is such a fun thing
nothing can keep it dry
it always so full of liquid
gets you wet whatever you try

Now mix water and elephants
then the fun really begins
these large creatures of nature
love a good splash on their pins

They have an extra gift on them
having trunks to water out by force
you've no chance against such a foe
a drenching is yours sure of course

but if you really want a car wash
then these fun guys are spot on
but make sure they hit the target
if you're near your dusk will be dawn!

So if you're near any area of water
make sure elephants are not near at hand
if they are then be sure it's land dry
don't mix them you just stand alone

(This is an oldie of penned some years ago, though it would bring a laugh at the end of this troublesome year for us all.)
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Nicole Avatar
December 31, 2022 at 7:23 PM
"Water is such a fun thing, nothing can keep it dry." This thought brings a smile and it's so true. :) I think I'll stay away from Elephants. If I want to enjoy getting wet, I'll just stand in the rain. (On a warm summer's day, of course). Thank you for making my heart touch the sky. Many wonderful blessings to you, in the New Year. :) Hugs and smiles, Brandy
Mcconnell Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 12:17 PM
Thanks Brandy, Its always great to see your replies to my poems, so glad this made your heart touch the sky. Hope you had a great Christmas and have a blessed New year. Hugs and blessings always,Gordon
Romios Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 10:35 AM
I love your fun verses. And have a penchant for elephants.)) Great humor in the poem,as well. 2023 Blessings, Panagiota
Mcconnell Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 11:26 AM
Thanks Pangie, Glad you loved this piece and found it full of humour. Have a blessed New year, Gordon
Agustin Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 6:51 AM
Thanks for sharing this. By God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy of Christmas toward a prosperous New Year along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.
Mcconnell Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 8:26 AM
Thanks Beata, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found that peace and joy at Christmas. May you have a truly blessed 2023, God bless you always, Gordon
Volumes Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 6:41 AM
Ohhh thank you so much Gordon. Just loved it, and so happy to see fun on Soup again. We often have elephants over for tea just for a laugh, but l shut the door tightly so they cant get in when l am taking a bath. Happy new year Gordon to you and yours.
Mcconnell Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 8:24 AM
Thanks Wendy , so glad you loved this piece and found it to be full of fun . Happy New year to you and yours too. Blessings always,Gordon
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