The elephant is a lovely beast
With wrinkled skin from west to east;
Their tusks, so gleaming
Never seem to need much cleaning,
Flat footed, they pound the ground
So all creatures can hear the sound
Of elephants approaching
Yet never encrouching
On other species’ home places—
They are content to turn their faces
To rivers to swim and splash in
And wash away the dust from without and within—
They love lots of juicy grasses to eat
And time to rest their great big feet—
Elephants are noble, wise and strong
And if you’re lucky, you may hear their song:
“Elephants forever; wise and true!
Don’t bother us and we won’t bother you–
You keep to your place, as we keep ours
Mind your steps around our flowers,
Let us please live in peace
Please let our progeny increase!”
