The Dancing Elephant

There was an elephant

who liked to dance,

at least he would have 

if given a chance.

He's been asking around

and scoring zero -

nobody wanted

to dance with our hero.

The ostrich said:

"his feet are too big -

while mine are narrow
and long like a twig."

The monkeys decided

he had no rhythm,

and wouldn't hear of

dancing with him.

The elephant went home

his spirit blown,

it's just no fun

when you're dancing alone.

Mama elephant said:

"don't worry my son,

you father and I

will see to the fun."

"a sweet elephant girl

just moved next door,

we'll invite her over

and dance up the floor."

The elephant Nina

was ready to dance,

she knew some steps - 

samba, disco and trance.

Papa cleared the room
(they all had big feet)
and mama brought fruit
for something to eat.

The parents showed

the young ones the tango,

then they all waltzed 

and ate some mango.

♡

Featured: This exotic elephant

will decorate a lunch bag

(or end up in the unfinished pile).