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Monday, February 23, 2015

DMC: "Dear Elephant" by Leane Gill




Dear Elephant,

I'd like to have those ears that flap, to cool my body down.
'Cause when it's hot and sticky, I'm not fun to be around.
My brother, he can wiggle his, but mine won't move at all.
Maybe you can teach me on my zoo field trip this fall?

Sincerely, A flap-less Chap

© 2015 Leane Gill. All rights reserved.


David Elliott has challenged us to write a letter poem this month.  I'm still looking for a few more to feature as this week's daily ditties! Click HERE for details on how to participate.

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12 comments:

  1. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    A delightful ditty, Leane! I would love to have an elephant teach me to wiggle my ears too. :)

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Great job, Leane.

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  3. Maria GianferrariFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    Cute poem, Leane, and fun to read aloud! I wish I had time to participate!

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    1. L. GillFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:53 PM

      Thank-you Maria! There does seem to be a universal shortage of time to do what we love! :)

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  4. RosiFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    This is very cute. I like the letter poems and hope to try this myself. Thanks for the post.

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    1. L. GillFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:56 PM

      Thanks Rosi! This was my first time trying a letter poem. I actually didn't know they existed until I read Michelle's blog post challenge by David Elliot. It was fun!

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  5. michelle koganFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    Charming, I'm still grinning! Elephants are a favorite critter of mine. Also loved your flap-less chap.

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    1. L. GillFebruary 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM

      Thank-you Michelle, so glad it brought a grin. Prior to writing the poem, I thought the ears flapping were much like the horse's tail and mostly swatted flies etc. I had no idea they functioned to regulate temp. Also, my little brother can wiggle his ears. It drove me crazy that I couldn't until I was at least 10! :)

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  6. Renee LaTulippeFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Adorable! I love the voice in this poem.

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    1. L. GillFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:10 PM

      Thank-you Renee! I'm considering signing up for your class at some point this year!

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