I never thought an elephant would loom

before my eyes in each and every room

nor dreamt some day my weary heart would yearn

for just one room without a pachyderm

I made a secret plan to get some space

made clear the spare room bed to pack a case

two adults, dogs and luggage, one saloon

the elephants would surely find no room

But room they found, they did, they did, they did!

in every nook and cranny one was hid

the glove box, each door pocket, in the map,

a small one nestled snugly in my lap

Deep down I know I’ll never leave behind

those big grey beasts that dwell within my mind

one day they’ll find my bones but disregard

the mouse within the elephant’s graveyard

Oli 16/07/08