If I Were An Elephant

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Oh, if I were an elephant
   I sure would march around and rant
      with loud and deep instructive roar
         demanding mostly to implore

my fellow elephants to find...
   all matriarchs and males combined...
      some ways to camouflage our prize
         and make them dull to human eyes.

Though we are dark, our tusks are white;
   stand out in leafage day and night.
      For them, we're martyred every day.
         Perhaps there is a better way?

When good men tag our floppy ears,
   they could then calm our deepest fears...
      and paint our tusks a camo green
         so through the brush cannot be seen.


Sandra M. Haight

~NA~
Contest: If I Were An Elephant
Sponsor: Mystic Rose
Judged: 12/12/2016

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/11/2016 12:43:00 PM

what a cute take on the contest theme, Sandra. This has been a most delightful contests from which to read entries.

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/11/2016 7:23:00 PM

Thank you very much, Andrea. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper

Date: 12/9/2016 7:41:00 PM

I love your poem, Sandra, camouflaging them would a blessing for them good luck in the contest Hugs Eve

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/10/2016 3:31:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

Agnes Krampe

Date: 12/9/2016 11:52:00 AM

You wrote a fun poem about a serious problem - good luck on the contest, Sandra.

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/10/2016 3:31:00 PM

Thank you very much, Agnes. A very sad and serious problem for sure. Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner

Date: 12/9/2016 8:26:00 AM

Yes, Mrs Sandra. There are not many left due to poaching. Very sad. Love the write:)

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/10/2016 3:30:00 PM

Yes, it is so sad, Daniel. Thank you for your nice comment. Sandra

Chris Green

Date: 12/9/2016 7:47:00 AM

The topic is definitely a sad one, actually heart breaking, but the solution is brilliant. Nicely done Sandra. Good luck in the contest.

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/10/2016 3:28:00 PM

Thank you so much, Chris. Don't know if this horrible problem can ever be solved :( Sandra

Sheila Sacks

Date: 12/9/2016 5:11:00 AM

A topic very close to my heart. I wish we could find the answer for these proud and magnificent beasts! An excellent write, Sandra and good luck in the contest! Hugs, Sheila

Sandra Haight
Date: 12/10/2016 3:23:00 PM

Thank you very much, Shelia, for your visit and supportive comments. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra