Measured tread with ponderous weight;
Such formidable strength held in check
By no visible means;
Rhythmic tread of resolute dignity,
The plod of solid meaningful footsteps.
Swinging trunk with curious curve;
Such graceful swaying encased in wrinkles
By grey rugged skin;
Careful swoop and swirl of the multisensory tip,
The unceasing motion of that versatile nose.
Flapping ears with ragged edges;
Such enormous folds of skin to send,
By swishing back and forth,
Messages, even while keeping cool,
Sharing around your joy and pleasure.
Deeply set with tasselled lids;
Such a wise untroubled gaze meets my own
By no means downcast;
Thoughtful stare to make me wonder
What goes on inside your enormous skull?
A Time To Write 
What a great tribute! There are some great lines in here, so it was hard to choose a favourite, but I really liked, “Rhythmic tread of resolute dignity,” among others. And the pictures! Amazing.
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Thank you, poetry is really tricky for me!
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Me too! I still like to try my hand from time to time, and I’m always impressed when others publish theirs.
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Such a thoughtful tribute and BEAUTIFUL images! I love that you took the time to write a poem about such a majestic creature. What an enjoyable piece of poetry. 🙂
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Thank you, the photos did inspire the poem…
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I agree- great lines. I like ‘resolute dignity’ too- sort of. Exemplifies elephants! And I like ‘tasseled lids’ and that the eyes are cast down but by no means ‘downcast.’ Lovely tribute to an amazing animal. And wonderful photo- original, I assume? Makes me want to travel…
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Thank you, yes it’s original, this one lives in Jaipur, but we very occasionally see them around here, without the paint!
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This line; “Such formidable strength held in check” shows the gracefulness of an elephant! Great tribute!
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Thank you, yes, they are graceful, despite their enormous size!
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