Harry Horsman Poet Narrative

Not My Elephant

That’s not my elephant!
Hanging precariously
From the old Willow tree,
It’s Ella Wainwright’s spaghetti
Each stem expertly woven 
And shaped into an animal of choice,
Something we all did as 2nd graders,
A part of one’s education, or a 
Government ploy to re-activate the
‘Bill Of Rights'
Giving justification to all dropouts
That anyone of them in the Senate
Can represent us.
‘Even Elephants!’

© Harry J Horsman  2011

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Lisa Cole January 28, 2011 at 4:00 AM Wow again, you are definately one of my favourite poets, i always look for you first when i come online x

Carol Sunshine Brown January 21, 2011 at 3:35 AM Congratulations on your win Harry in the "That's Not My Elephant" contest by Matt Caliri. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire January 20, 2011 at 1:22 PM Your political humor brought you a well-deserved win, Harry. Congratulations!! Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 20, 2011 at 1:18 PM Congrats Harry on your terrific win in Matt's elephant theme contest.. another awesome write and win.. enjoy your top spot my friend with luv..

Diane Locksley January 20, 2011 at 1:06 PM Another great political write for this contest. Super job Harry. Congratulations!

James Fraser January 20, 2011 at 12:42 PM Many congratulations Harry on your win in Matt's fine crazy contest....:)

Tahera Mannan January 20, 2011 at 6:50 AM many warm congratulations for this win

Kash Poet January 20, 2011 at 4:24 AM Congrats harry on your well deserved win in this contest!Enjoyed your poem--kashinath

Debbie Guzzi January 11, 2011 at 5:07 PM LOL mine is very similiar! Please enter my contest HIGHLIGHTING poets from outside the USA. Light & Love

Fabiyas M V January 5, 2011 at 7:57 PM Beautifully written for the contest,Harry.I hope this is a great entry.Have a nice day!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 5, 2011 at 1:02 PM Super piece Harry .. such a creative way to present this theme and a wonderful entry ..good luck in the contest my friend.. authentic and unique a write to date ... enjoyed with luv.. and a "Sweetheart" smile too...

Carolyn Devonshire January 5, 2011 at 11:14 AM LOL The "elephants" are in charge of the U.S. Congress now, Harry, but I doubt they'll have much more luck than their donkey predecessors. Very funny poem! Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn

Tahera Mannan January 5, 2011 at 7:03 AM Wow harry A great job with the contest. All the very best.

Liz Walsh January 5, 2011 at 4:04 AM I love this one Harry - well done! Liz

Dr.Ram Mehta January 5, 2011 at 3:47 AM Wonderful and creative- a nice theme you have chosen of the poem. Good luck in the contest, harry