Pachyderms
Pachyderms
on July 27, 2023
They walked them right past us
The parking lot and the swing sets
Schedule said 12:15
Down to the Lake
Bath Time.
Lion Safari special feature.
Old Lady named Gladys had
Chatted with us for a while.
She reached out and
Smacked the butt of the biggest
Her grandson screamed and ran
To hide behind the slide.
All attention turned to
South side of Lake.
Down they went as
A leathery kickline
Such that the aqua show was next,
Our hearts slowed
Down a bit.
Never once was there
A trumpeting ejaculation.
Just get ‘em to the Drink.
And watch their trunks
Do other-worldly things.
People returned to casual banter
As if nothing extraordinary
Had ever happened.
Dropping wrappers and
Cups unceremoniously.
Staffers in zebra-striped Jeeps
Wiping sweat from their foreheads.
Playing paper-scissors for a Lunch Break.
And cool fluids.
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Written on July 27, 2023
Submitted by dougb.21370 on July 27, 2023
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