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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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 1/28/2011 4:00:00 AM
Wow again, you are definately one of my favourite poets, i always look for you first when i come online x
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Date: 1/21/2011 3:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Harry in the "That's Not My Elephant" contest by Matt Caliri. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/20/2011 1:22:00 PM
Your political humor brought you a well-deserved win, Harry. Congratulations!! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/20/2011 1:18:00 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..
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Date: 1/20/2011 1:06:00 PM
Another great political write for this contest. Super job Harry. Congratulations!
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Date: 1/20/2011 12:42:00 PM
Many congratulations Harry on your win in Matt's fine crazy contest....:)
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Date: 1/20/2011 6:50:00 AM
many warm congratulations for this win
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Date: 1/20/2011 4:24:00 AM
Congrats harry on your well deserved win in this contest!Enjoyed your poem--kashinath
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Date: 1/11/2011 5:07:00 PM
LOL mine is very similiar! Please enter my contest HIGHLIGHTING poets from outside the USA. Light & Love
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Date: 1/5/2011 7:57:00 PM
Beautifully written for the contest,Harry.I hope this is a great entry.Have a nice day!
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Date: 1/5/2011 1:02:00 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...
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Date: 1/5/2011 11:14:00 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
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Date: 1/5/2011 7:03:00 AM
Wow harry A great job with the contest. All the very best.
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Date: 1/5/2011 4:04:00 AM
I love this one Harry - well done! Liz
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Date: 1/5/2011 3:47:00 AM
Wonderful and creative- a nice theme you have chosen of the poem. Good luck in the contest, harry
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