There I was taking a walk in Highgate when I came across an elephant
I shot it
Shot it, captured it. Encased it in film.
Took it home
And read its message
The challenge from The Highgate Society Poetry Group this month is to be poetic about ‘extinction’. This is my third offering. I donate it to We Are People
Elephanti Sunt Personae
Elephanti Sunt Personae
Hidden by the railings
Clear as crystal to be found
Safe in Hackney, Highgate Town
We are people
This is evident
Wise and foolish as before
Standing by the reservoir
Trampling down the green, green grass
Just a while from the Flask
Avoid extinction
This is my task
Raise my trunk, Blow my horn
Its not too late
To say I’m born
Shake my tail
To say goodbye
We are people
Today we die
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