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That's Not My Elephant

That’s not my elephant! No way, no how. That elephant’s a bull - Mine is a cow! That’s an African elephant; Everyone can see. My elephant’s Italian - Not from the Serengeti. Don’t read to me the bill of rights; I know my elephant by sound and sight. Ella Fitzgerald may use Memorex, But my elephant and me, we never forget. So, take that elephant back to the Serengeti; You’re not gonna leave that bull with me. No, I am not an elephant hater, You just can't pull one over on me like second graders. One pet elephant is quite enough; Making room for two is just too tough. I’ll put out this vat of baked spaghetti And my Italian elephant will come home to me.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 12/22/2010 10:28:00 AM
lol spaghetti is a sure way to win back your Italian Elephant, enjoyed your write,..p.d.
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Date: 12/17/2010 6:31:00 PM
A fun read Joe and great entry for the new contest by Matt.. good luck.. my friend.. very cute premise...my entry is "Pachyderm Pandemonium".. filled with fun Limericks..luv..
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Date: 12/17/2010 5:08:00 PM
wow, joe, you really nailed it for this contest. I see a winner with this one!
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Date: 12/17/2010 4:30:00 PM
I agree , one elephant is enough..but not just one poem from you...more please. BG
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