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I Wish I Was An Elephant

On a Sunday summer afternoon
On my hammock swinging under days moon
I had a dream of whimsical delight
I was an elephant, taking flight

My wings would take me on voyages far
When others looked up, I’d be a most handsome star
I’d fly up high in the cloud filled sky
The elephant who thought he was a butterfly

When I was young the others laughed at me
With big ears, they would not let me alone you see
Now I am the elephant who roams far and free
Flying with wings that angels made just for me!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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December 22, 2016 at 12:24 AM
Dare to dream, then nothing is impossible.
Chircop Avatar
December 14, 2016 at 7:41 AM
Loved this Arthur: ) :)..Indeed.
Smith Avatar
December 14, 2016 at 7:24 AM
Lovely innocence Arthur, well done...
Green Avatar
December 14, 2016 at 6:52 AM
Really nice Arthur, a beautiful poetic dream
Allison Avatar
December 14, 2016 at 5:23 AM
aww this is cute - I adore the last stanza in particular:-) hugs Jan xx7
Leiser Avatar
December 13, 2016 at 11:24 PM
Kinda like Dumbo! Fun poem, Arthur! Good luck in the contest :)
Y. Avatar
December 13, 2016 at 11:19 PM
Hi Arthur, I really enjoyed this write. Too late for the contest but definitely reads like a winner to me. The photo compliments this write very well. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis
Smith Avatar
December 13, 2016 at 10:40 PM
Simply beautiful...dare to be original
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