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Living Large Behind Petunia

Living Large Behind Petunia

Elephants walk around on clouds
Light footed in humble stature
Like dolphins strong in mind
They know their station
Commanding winds of change
Remain complacent to a fault 
Smiling at the fruits of sun and food
Never take life too seriously
Being elephant is a weighty matter
Taking one large step at a time
Tiny eyes see all, large and small 
Hiding behind a petunia is challenging
Still they rise to the occasion
To please one and all

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/8/2015 10:04:00 PM

I am assuming you are speaking of the shapes of clouds? If not, I totally missed the boat on this one Earl. I am presently being bombarded by a pesky mosquito and it is difficult to gather my thoughts. I may have to commit murder. (smile) I am giving this a 7 just because I like the imagery and flow of this poem.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/9/2015 1:09:00 AM

The dang thing bit my ankle before I smashed it with my bare hands. It was a little fellow and I warned it to get lost but it was a daredevil! Now it is a dead one! Getting someone elses message happens a lot when I try to post a reply to someone. I guess it is just something that happens here. No worries! Have a great night. Hugs, Connie

Earl Schumacker
Date: 3/8/2015 10:22:00 PM

Hi Connie, Sorry you got Barbara's msg. I was writing to her when your msg. came up. I thought that you already knew that I am a silly person. I do these types of poems from time to time for sport. My elephants walk on actual clouds. They can't help themselves. They are over worked and under paid. I'm glad you enjoyed it any way. I would suggest using bazookas on the mosquitoes at your place but I think we've had enough silliness for one evening. I appreciate your commenting. Thank you. I hope you have a better night and a great day tomorrow. Take care. Earl

Earl Schumacker
Date: 3/8/2015 10:10:00 PM

Hi Barbara, Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. When I play hide and seek I always bring a herd of elephants along for good measure. They seem to know the ropes, though not good climbers by nature. Flowers seem to be their specialty. Petunias help them to think thin thoughts. I appreciate your commenting. Have a wonderful day. Earl