If I Were An Elephant

IF I WERE AN ELEPHANT

If I were an elephant I'd remember all kinds of things
like where to find juicy trees and nice cold springs.
I'd jump in the water and roll in the mud.
And I'd spray my trainer named Bud.
It would be such fun to splash and blow my trunk,
maybe blow a tune.
I'd remember each note.
And I'd like to take a ride in a boat.
We'd sail and I'd wave to the kids on the shore.
They would be amazed at my talent
and shout for more.
And I'd use my big ears to fly.
I'd take off and hit the sky.
I'd fly above the circus tent
and everyone would see 
how smoothly I can swoop down
over the trees.

But I'm not an elephant.
I'm stuck on the ground.
I can't blow a sound.
And I don't like mud.
But I do like water and I know I should
go back to the circus and see my friend, Bud.

Copyright:  Dec. 10, 2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 11/24/2020 6:23:00 PM
yes. I love this. what fun. really enjoyed it. Well done.
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/3/2020 8:19:00 PM
Well thank you very much, Peter. Elephants have good memories they say and I'll remember to read your poems too. Carole :D
Date: 12/17/2016 1:16:00 AM
Haha, and I bet you donny "Muck" around either! Great write, Carole, and congrats!
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/17/2016 1:27:00 AM
Thanks, Bud! And, no, I donny. lol
Date: 12/13/2016 9:54:00 AM
Well-done and congrats Carole
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/13/2016 12:40:00 PM
Thanks Wendy.
Date: 12/13/2016 6:26:00 AM
Congratulations on fine win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/13/2016 12:41:00 PM
Thank you Alexis.
Date: 12/12/2016 5:34:00 PM
Congratulations Carole on your placement in the contest. Just think of the fun we could have, sharing a bath, if we were elephants. Lol
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/12/2016 6:54:00 PM
Oh yeah! I'm such a "dirty girl"....lol
Date: 12/11/2016 2:31:00 PM
Thank you Carole for the Sunday chuckle. That was such a fun poem.
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/12/2016 12:17:00 AM
Hi Edward and thanks for the happy comment! Carole
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