Tuesday, April 5, 2016

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).


138 comments:

Dewena said...

Amalia! Your rhyming stories of your creations are exquisite! I fall in love with each one but never more so than with the elephant son. Please let Nina and him grow up to dance forever together!

Anonymous said...

How beautiful! I hope he will decorate the lunch bag, it would be sad if he ended up in the unfinished pile! He's just too sweet!

Mimi said...

Oh that is adorable. Well done! Mimi xxx

Ingrid K. said...

Hello Amalia!

You really need to publish these rhymes in a book, you know!!!!

This one has got to be my favourite one so far!!!

And your embroidery is lovely!!!

You are very talented!!!
Love, Ingrid xx
Myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

The House with the Blue Door said...

I am so impressed by your rhymes, as well as the beautiful objects you create. The dancing elephant is gorgeous - well done!
Cathy x

Stins said...

Ooh that's so sweet!!!!
So when are your beautiful rhymes available in a book :-)?
I would definately buy it!
Lots of love from Mirjam.

Ohmydearests said...

wonderful! beautiful cushion!

Ohmydearests said...

i mean potential lunchbag!

Nancy Chan said...

I love your poem and also the dancing elephant on the lunch bag. I know you will finish it one day!

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

This was a lovely way to start my day. You always bring a smile to my face with your embroidery and wit. Happy day!

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

Oh my, this is just a delightful way for me to start my day! I adore your poetry and just look at your adorable embroidered elephant!
Now I am wondering if Nina and elephant son will truly have a lasting friendship??!
xo
Jemma

mamasmercantile said...

The elephant is a real delight, but the poem that goes with it is amazing. You really should have some of your work published it is always a joy to visit.

Luciana F. Damiano said...

So so beautiful the elephant.

September Violets said...

The house is rocking tonight!! What great parents to come to the rescue. Don't cast this to the UFO pile :( Wouldn't he be cute on a pocket of something? I made a stuffed elephant for my son and he called him Hypothermia?!
Wendy

La Table De Nana said...

Why can't the elephant end up in a stitchery book w/ your stories and poems and photos?
I love a happy ending..this has it:)

Ana said...

You're so cute Amalia. Loved your fun little poem :-) Put a smile on my face.

Hugs,
❤️Ana

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

This poem would be the cutest children's book, Amalia! You are so talented!

Kim said...

You are so creative. That sweet elephant is so intricate and lovely. I am smitten!

Vee said...

Yup, get working on the book. Darling poetry+delightful illustrations=a hit!

Gumbo Lily said...

Another terrific poem to go with a darling embroidered elephant. I like the beading. It's funny to me that you have a purpose for it -- a lunchbag -- or the unfinished pile. I have an unfinished pile too. ~smile~

Sara - Villa Emilia said...

Such a cute elephant and a wonderful, wonderful poem!
Thank you very much for sharing!

Maya Kuzman said...

It is too precious to end up in the unfinished pile! I hope its destiny is brighter!

magnoliasntea said...

What a fun poem, and I love the stitching!

magnoliasntea said...

What a fun poem, and I love the stitching!

TLady said...

You've made me SMILE today, Amalia! THANK YOU! What a SWEET LITTLE ELEPHANT you've embroidered too! ( I've ALWAYS LOOOOOVED ELEPHANTS!!! One of God's BEAUTIFUL & MAJESTIC CREATURES!) Thank you for coming over to visit! You're SO APPRECIATED! ;) XOXO

Anonymous said...

Oh this elephant it too cute on a lunch bag, unless you make a print of it! I can picture you in a small shop with all your handmade things you show here:) Many thanks for showing this on SEASONS, Amalia, and hope to see you back soon. Wishing you a happy and artsy week!

Unknown said...

Your posts always make me smile they are so heart warming and full of delight and homely to. I adore the elephant it will look cute on anything, your poems and photo's would make for a lovely book do you write them down in a scrape book along with the photo ? I know that's what I would do :-) dee xx

Ann said...

What a pretty elephant and the poem is adorable. I'm glad the elephant found someone to dance with :)

Bernideen said...

Dear Amalia:
That is so darling - loved the poetry! Your little elephant is perfect. Would be so cute on a little girls dress or pinafore. I loved that you shared and linked!

Patricia said...

What a sweet little elephant, and lovely embroidery work. And a very cute poem too. Your blog is very enjoyable Amalia.

Patricia said...

What a sweet little elephant, and lovely embroidery work. And a very cute poem too. Your blog is very enjoyable Amalia.

a writing place said...

Precious sewing project.

Equally precious poem...

Tessa

Margie said...

Your cute poems always makes me smile! Your embroidered elephant is also lovely. It's funny because recently, I was searching online for elephant teapots.

Stephanie said...

Lovely Amalia, your posts are always so sweet and charming. How I love your poems and creations! Hugs to you!

handmade by amalia said...

I'm sure they will! Handmade is a 'happily ever after' kind of blog :-)

handmade by amalia said...

I am now curious to know what your son would name a hippo :-)

handmade by amalia said...

it is relevant
for my elephant
that you're smitten
like a kitten

handmade by amalia said...

That is me - full of good intentions :-)

handmade by amalia said...

You're brilliant, Margie! I never thought about it but an elephant does look a lot like a teapot. A world of possibilities...

handmade by amalia said...

You are right, Sigrid. I should have considered the indignity involved in being relegated to the pile.

Quilting Stories said...

Absolutely adorable embroidery and poem! I wish you a wonderful spring Amalia!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

teehee....I look forward to each and every post you share for that ONE photo of your work and the music of letters and words that follow are priceless. LOVE the little bluebird on the elephant's back, Amalia! XOXOXO

Lowcarb team member said...

I love the elephant and I love the little blue bird.
Your poem is a delight to read to.

Enjoy your day

All the best Jan

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

I love clicking on your posts because I know it will be filled with sweetness! This one is a treasure!!

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Your talents know no end, dear Amalia! I love the charming elephant and his background story! xo ♥

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

Such a sweet poem, and your stitched elephant is as cute as can be!

said...

Mas que fofo!!! adorei a composição do post:)

bjinhos

Parsimonious Décor Darling said...

Oh, how this made me smile!! Life is a wonderful dance! I LOVE this one dear Amalia!

Red Rose Alley said...

Amalia,
Leave it to Mama elephant to make things right. :) This is a cute poem; I like the "ostrich" part. The elephants amaze me when I see them at the zoo.

~Sheri

Ida said...

Cute little Elephant and the poem was just a delight.

Conniecrafter said...

Your elephant is just the cutest stitching, you have such fun stories, I bet your grandkids love to hear them!

Lara B. said...

That is a darling little elephant embroidery Amalia! I sure hope that it doesn't end up in the unfinished pile.
Your sweet and funny poem would make a wonderful children's book!

niwibo said...

Simply to sweety the poem of the small elephant.
Also the cushion is sweet.
Have a nice evening, dear greetings
Nicole

Amy at love made my home said...

Fantastic poem and a very cute and pretty elephant! Hope he gets to fulfil his bag destiny! xx

Keri said...

Amalia, your elephant is so sweet and I just love all the beautiful details!! I'm glad the little elephant got his chance to dance!! He has such lovely parents.

Anonymous said...

So cute! I love the little blue bird on his back!.....

Nora @ Teacup Tales said...

Glad there was a happy ending for the elephant and hopefully there will be for the embroidery too!

Nora @ Teacup Tales said...

Glad there was a happy ending for the elephant and hopefully there will be for the embroidery too!

VeggieMummy said...

I'm so glad that your lovely elephant found a willing dance partner and he's much too pretty to be left as an unfinished piece. Here's hoping that he gets to dance across a lunch bag. xx

VeggieMummy said...

I'm so glad that your lovely elephant found a willing dance partner and he's much too pretty to be left as an unfinished piece. Here's hoping that he gets to dance across a lunch bag. xx

Gracie Saylor said...

Thanks for sharing your lovely stitching and sensational story, Amalia. I enjoyed both so much! Please do not let your elephant stitching get lost in the unfinished pile. It is a treasure :) xx

Anna said...

A dancing, and lovely, elephant !!! And dancing and lovely words !!!!!
Have a great day !!!
Anna

Vintage Jane said...

I love your jolly elephant and even jollier poem ... brought a smile to my face today. M x

Jo said...

I always love your words and as I saw your post pop up on my feed I sat down and really concentrated so that I ccould let myself be an elephant. Love Jo x

Carla from The River said...

One of the most creative folks out in this big world is YOU! :-)) LOVE the words and the work.
xx oo
Carla

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

So sweet! I love your elephant piece and the rhyme, Amalia. I hope he decorates a lunch bag ;)

Anne's Attic - Design said...

Thank you for sharing your pretty piece at SYC!

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

Oh my goodness, what a darling poem... love how the parents saved the day for him! And I do hope your sweet dancing elephant does not end up in the unfinished pile... a lunchbox would be lovely, or a sweet pillow :)

Julie's Lifestyle said...

I like your cute poem and embroidered elephant!
TFS this at Cooking and Crafting with J&J.

Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer said...

What a sweet poem, and the embroidered elephant is just as sweet. Thanks for stopping by!

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Very sweet elephant and the poem is cute......Love your whimsy.

thistlewoodfarm said...

Love your poem! And the elephant is adorable! Thank you for the smile!

karianne

France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creation said...

I cannot help but wonder what inspired what. Did the verses came to your mind while you were stitching the pretty, but lonely, boy? Or did the design imposed itself to you while you were composing the beautiful poem?

A Joyful Cottage said...

Laughter in the little cottage this morning as I shared your latest poem with Dennis. Here is our reply:
Your poems we adore
dear Amalia our friend.
You make us smile,
may your words never end.
Love, Nancy and Dennis.
P.S. A most charming elephant, we must say.

Laura said...

There are so many wonderful levels to your creativity and they are ALL here.
This is wonderful!

Thank you for sharing this at Thoughts of Home on Thursday.

Art and Sand said...

If this was Instagram I would type a dozen little red hearts!

I love this1

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

I hope it makes it to the lunch bag Amalia!

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

I sent you a reply about hearts. I hope it helps.
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage

Stacey said...

Amalia, I just love your posts. You need to write a book...there are just a few friends I say that to and you are one.

So glad you joined us for Thoughts of Home on Thursday.

Decor To Adore said...

Oh what a sweet bit of embroidery! Your post is such a happy addition to Thoughts of Home on Thursday. Thank you SO much for sharing the joy.
Have a wonderful weekend!

JES said...

I love my visits here! Thank you for sharing your treats with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays :) This is darling!

akiko hiramatsu said...

Such a beautiful story!
Family is lovely, Amalia♡

akiko

Beauty Follower said...

Oh so pretty!

http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr/

The Charm of Home said...

So cute! Thanks for sharing with Home Sweet Home!

Handmade in Israel said...

So very cute!

Jess said...

This is too cute!

Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes said...

Well, that just made me smile, Amalia! Adorable!

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

So sweet and such a lovely poem to go with it. xoxo Su

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

I love the elephant. So sweet and pretty. And a fun little ditty to go along with it. :)

handmade by amalia said...

A post without a comment
is a sad and lonely thing,
so your wonderful poem
makes me want to sing :-)

Beth said...

Cute embroidery - I'd love that on a lunch bag!

Carolina G. Ticala said...

So sweet!!!! Happy Sunday!

Carolina G. Ticala said...

So sweet!!!! Happy Sunday!

FlashinScissors said...

I love your elephant, Amalia! Your poems bring a smile to my face (I hope I didn't just copy someone else's comment there - it was just what I felt at the moment of writing!) Such lovely comments to read too! It's nice to be in the company of such happy people.
BTW nice quote on Helen's blog about the yellow butterflies, I wish I could remember which colour I had seen first! But I've definitely seen some yellow ones around, they look so cheery don't they!
Have a lovely week.
Barbara xx

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies said...

Such a sweet poem to end my day with.
Glad the elephant got to dance :)

handmade by amalia said...

I like this image of life as a dance - two steps forward for every step back :-)

handmade by amalia said...

I like elephants. They never seem to be in a hurry.

handmade by amalia said...

One of the nicest commenters (yes, that is a word now) is YOU. Thank you :-)

Doreen@foxdenrd said...

So sweet Amalia. I hope they dance forever!

handmade by amalia said...

Thank you, Carol. In my mind there are now a dozen little hearts dancing about the elephant's head and tickling him.

handmade by amalia said...

My first butterfly this year was white. I always notice. I'm not sure what it means but there are so many butterflies around this year so I'm taking it as a good sigh and indeed it's been a wonderful spring so far.

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Love the poem and the elephant is adorable! :)

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Love the poem and the elephant is adorable! :)

Gloria Baker said...

Amalia I love elephants and this is soooo cute and pretty !! hugs to you !!

Kathleen Charm Bracelet Diva {At Home} said...

This elephant is so stinkin' cute! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

Debby Ray said...

What an adorable poem and even a more adorabler (teehee) elephant stitching! You are quite the talented one! Love the new look of your blog too :)

Sam - Raggedy Bits said...

Ohhh Amalia that has to be the cutest lil elephant I every did see and the poem is just so sweet!! Hope you have a wonderful week! :-) xx

Borgmästaren said...

How cute! Every lunch will be special with this little elephant on the bag.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I love the cute poem and your stitchery is beautiful. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!

Helen Philipps said...

Love the combination of your cute poem and little stitched elephant....you could write a book of poems and illustrate it with your stitchery, Amalia!
Helen xox

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Oh, this brought a smile to my face! Sweet embroidery and charming poetry! Hugs xo Karen

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

The embroidery is so cute and gosh, I love the poem! I can just see them all dancing the tango and eating the mangos. :) Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

What an adorable elephant!!! So sweet. I'm so glad Mr. Elephant got to dance :)

Pura Vida said...

This is just darling

Deanies Stash said...

What a wonderful poem and such a sweet elephant!

Kim said...

It is always a highlight in my day to visit your whimsical and delightful place, Amalia. Oh how sweet is your pretty elephant. Darling embroidery. So happy 'your' elephant found a lady friend with which to dance. Your rhythmic poem makes me want to dance to the beat. =)

Rosie said...

Lovely! I really enjoyed you wonderful poem and I love the little embroidered elephant. Thank you for making me smile this morning:)

Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com) said...

Wow, love the rhyme!

ZazaCook said...

Beautiful!

The French Hutch said...

Love your poem, it tells such a sweet story. Sure hope this sweet elephant goes onto the lunch bag and not the unfinished pile. He's way to cute……….

Diane said...

What a lovely poem and little stitched elephant Amalia.

Hugs Diane

Diane said...

What a lovely poem and little stitched elephant Amalia.

Hugs Diane

Bonnie said...

I enjoy every poem and stand amazed at your talent.

Cheri Savory Spoon said...

Hi Amalia, your elephant is so adorable and perfect with the poem. The poem is tender and sweet. Love your posts!

Ela said...

What a beautiful poem and the embroidered elephant is just so sweet !!
Greetings

Ela said...

What a beautiful poem and the embroidered elephant is just so sweet !!
Greetings

Annas Nadelbuch said...

What a lovely stitchery, also the poem ! Thank you for visiting my blog.
Have a nice weekend, Carmen

handmade by amalia said...

I'm determined to spare him that indignity :-)

Sarah Coller said...

This is adorable and a super sweet poem! I love the colorful accents! Thanks for linking up with the Homemaking Party!

Blessings,
Mrs. Sarah Coller

handmade by amalia said...

I like the idea of the little shop. I'll be sitting behind the counter crocheting, having tea and talking to the customers. There will be customers, I hope?

handmade by amalia said...

You do leave the nicest, most generous comments, dear Kim.

Feral Turtle said...

Awe so sweet....the poem and the needlework. You are so talented!!

Enara Girl said...

Lovely elephant! xoxo

Prunella Pepperpot said...

Loved this poem!!
What amazing embroidery. You are indeed a very talented lady :)

Anna said...

Absolutely adorable! I was going to ask you about what you make of all your finished embroideries. I am relieved you also have the unfinished pile. Mine is growing the more stitching I do.. Not that I mind! Wish you a lovely week and a nice stay in La France. x

Wonky Patchwork said...

I really love this poem, I think everyone has a dancer inside them, very happy to hear the elephant got his chance. And I hope he doesn't end up in the unfinished pile, but I know that feeling!

handmade by amalia said...

Oh, I love this idea of an inner little dancer wanting to burst out at any opportunity.

Poções de Arte said...

Lindo o elefantinho!
Espero que ele já tenha sido aplicado em algum trabalho. Se não, que em breve esteja brilhando em algum lugar.
Abraços e feliz tarde.