two hidden elephants
communicating
their water sprays
water flows
between the elephants–
reeds rustle in response
Patti
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that day in the river
I nearly forgot
Amy H.
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the sun bakes
on a wire haired back
mud slinging
parting grasses
a peek of gray
sun sparkles
Angela C.
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big ears flap
frolic in the grass
river flows
Lauren L.
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elephant in water
a second surprise
Mary H.
little red-backed bird
on the cement sill
what is your name?
Court H.
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blackbirds speak
shared perspective
in union ’til strong wind
JT S.
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napping while bathing
an elephant disturbed
by fish in a hurry
Anita P.
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up the steep hill
two women chattering
going faster than me
two cats stuck
behind the door
indignant
Buck
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the mirth of youth
even baby elephants
have tons of fun
Shannon S.
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two siblings playing by the river
bonds deep in the reeds let’s
never change
Logan S.
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tired of momma’s tummy shade
hits the beach
cooler
followed to the river
he pokes pursuer gone
swimming tired
weeds look tasty
Susan S.
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tall grass
watery ears
playtime
new trail ablaze
freedom feet
floating rocks
Rachel J.
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big sister finds lost baby
you won’t drown
says big sister
baby elephant learning to swim
Rosalie
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harvest wars begin
take them or leave them
squirrels always win
three men maybe four
punching a car up Elberon
citizens united
Jackie C,
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elephant ears
the kind you find
in bakeries
a gray day
like an elephant’s hide
a trumpet breaks the monotony
baby’s first steps
a proud momma
of both elephant and child
Elena E.
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sun skin charcoal
something’s burning but
it’s okay
fireworks crack the silence
a dog disappears
Unsigned
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Elephants so massive
Frolicking in the tall grass
Gentle and strong.
Seen but concealed
Elephants playing together
Refresh in the water.
Kathryn Hawkins