Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

My Elephant

That’s not my elephant you see
right there in the garden.
Mine is in the prison
where he’s waiting for a pardon.

That one in the garden
is a charming one named Ella.
Mine just steals spaghetti off my plate; 
Obnoxious fella!

Second graders like to come 
watch Ella spray the roses.
At MY elephant those kids
just simply thumbed their noses.

Ella waters all the flowers,
helping out our town.
George (that’s mine), behind cell bars,
just sits and wears a frown.

But he’s been attending 
inmates’ classes -Monday nights.
And his teacher taught him
all about the Bill of Rights.

He’s learned that his Miranda Rights
were overlooked, and so. . .
he made me find a lawyer
and I found one in the know!

So my unruly elephant 
is getting out real soon.
A female has been writing him.
He’s way over the moon!

His lady likes to spray.
He told me, “Carry an umbrella
when you walk me down the aisle
with my charming bride named Ella.”


LOST in the "That's Not My Elephant" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Matt Caliri

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Poet Destroyer A May 14, 2015 at 7:56 PM Hi Andrea, sweet win...Linda

Skat A May 14, 2015 at 5:29 PM ANDREA, congrats on your Screwed III win. SKAT

Joseph May May 13, 2015 at 1:20 PM Wonderful write Andrea...Congrats on your win

Jan Allison May 13, 2015 at 9:28 AM Great fun read Andrea so good to see this showcased in the screwed II contest - congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rob Carmack May 13, 2015 at 3:31 AM One from the vault. Congrats Andrea.

Jack Horne April 15, 2012 at 11:32 AM lol, great fun, my friend - glad i know how to read your oldies now

Phyllis Babcock March 21, 2011 at 7:43 AM You have told a nice little tale on this write. I admire all your poetry for you hit on a variety of things and try new forms. I have to try out new forms more because I tend to like rhyme more than the rest. love phyl

Joe Inka January 8, 2011 at 12:32 AM Well put together. I hope those two crazy pachyderms make it.

Harry Horsman January 5, 2011 at 1:34 AM Excellent story, just love this. Harry

Cecil Hickman December 25, 2010 at 10:53 PM so very cute and definitely a treasure to read,,all the best in the contest and again thank you for all your sweet words that you have left upon mine,,,Blessings..Cecil

Julie Heckman December 24, 2010 at 4:41 PM I really liked your poem

Daver Austin December 22, 2010 at 10:19 AM Yes! I get it now. You be so clever. I dearly love this sort of fun. Love, Dave

Poet Destroyer A December 22, 2010 at 9:29 AM Hello Andrea, love the obnoxious poem and the elephant ride of a poem.. oh! yes how are you as for me a okay,,, trying to find my way back on to the soup,,lol,, now i sound like you,, he he,, its a joke, good luck in the contest, always p.d.

Ron Lanier December 22, 2010 at 7:50 AM Andrea, you had lots of good thoughts and imagery. I really like your rhyming style. Your a bit off beat in places with your meter, but that okay. As you continue to write, that will become easier. Great write. Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas. Ron

Carrie Richards December 22, 2010 at 7:23 AM You are too clever, Andrea!!! this is lookin' like a winner!!!!

Barbara Gorelick December 22, 2010 at 6:35 AM My morning laugh..lets use the word "unruly" more often...lol..BG

Noel Villarosa December 22, 2010 at 1:55 AM Very interesting and fun to read this, Andrea. I could not try to write something humorous, this one I find challenging. Gobsmacked means astounded or shocked. Appreciate your kind comment to my poem: Dream of Sailing. Good luck to you on this contest. (^_^) Noel.

Anna-Marie Docherty December 22, 2010 at 1:29 AM Smiles, lol. this one was much fun, I'm sure children and adults alike will love it! Good t see you today, thanks for your comments, have great Christmas, be off for holidays myself I expect, but see you in 2011. All the best! x

Charles Henderson December 22, 2010 at 12:52 AM When I said this one has eluded me, I meant the contest. Not your poem. Have a heart. I said you did a good job!!! I promise I will try to be more explicit from now on. I liked you poem, it is cute. but I just have not been able to get in a zone to write one of my own. Catch you later.

Phyllis Babcock December 21, 2010 at 8:08 PM Funny, lighthearted write. I am off to bed. Goodnight Phyl

Daver Austin December 21, 2010 at 11:10 AM What can I say? This elephant done walked right around me, then I lost her/him in the garden. You know me, though, dear Andrea - the dense one. If you are not too freaked, please explain. Love, Dave

Charles Henderson December 21, 2010 at 10:26 AM I don't know why, but this one has eluded me so far. You have done an excellent job of it though.

Kabuteng P.Ink K. December 21, 2010 at 7:48 AM Loved reading this fun and witty poem again, Andrea ^_^ I find it so cool how you did yours-- really enjoy the story that you put in here-- soo cute & it really made me smile a lot :) --I hope this places high :) -- hugs to you -- nikko :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 21, 2010 at 7:42 AM Yes .. wedding on Saturday Christmas Night.. after days festivities in my home... Eric E. will be home tomorrow ... and am so excited I could do cartwheels ... maybe I will.. watch me tumble...luv...

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 21, 2010 at 7:41 AM Well this is quite entertaining and pleasant to read .. a great tale u have spun for Matt's contest Andrea.. good luck my friend..this one will take one of the top ten spots for sure ... my prediction luv..

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