Our Elephant

Generations of my family 
have passed by our Elephant,
as he sits patiently 
in the middle 
of the room

Waiting for everyone 
to stop  silently feeding him
and acknowledge his existence 
so he can finally,
go
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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