I am delighted to share the poem, The Elephant Child by D. Wallace Peach. I know you will enjoy hearing Diana’s voice recite this heartwarming tale of courage and resilience.
The Elephant Child by D. Wallace Peach
An elephant child, carefree and wild
Walked into the wintry woods
He followed fox tails and jackrabbit trails
Ignoring his mother’s “shoulds”
Of course, he got lost and chilled by the frost
As night began to fall
To his rump he sunk and tooted his trunk
But no one answered his call
Oh, that cold night, to the elephant fright
The clouds began to snow
He sniffled and shivered, shook and quivered
His nose he needed to blow
The blizzard swirled and snowflakes twirled
He plodded on wobbly knees
His head grew stuffy, the snow so fluffy
He blew out a honking sneeze
Losing hope, he started to mope
When in an evergreen tree
He spied a house, just right for a mouse
And he let go a trumpet of glee
Alas the place hadn’t the space
To fit an elephant’s bulk
The lost little guy plunked down for a cry
His head hung low in a sulk
The house was quite nice, chock full of mice
Who whispered quiet and low
What was that? Did you hear a cat?
Lurking out in the snow?
Across the wood floor, they dashed to the door
Flicked on the outside light
In a rodent flurry, they squeaked and scurried
An elephant! What a sight!
Let’s offer a seat for a tea and a treat
Said a mouse who felt overly bold
I think he is lost so covered in frost
And surely his ears are cold.
Full of care and courage to spare
They crawled out on a limb
They slipped on the ice those brave little mice
And their mission turned quite grim
But they held on tight with all their might
And called to the elephant
Come in from the storm, come in and get warm
But the elephant said I can’t!
Though I’m only four, I’ll bust the door
I’ll break the branch from the tree
I’ll crack your stairs and squash your chairs
I’m far too heavy, you see.
You have to try, hurry in and dry
Get up! Please give it a go!
The elephant groaned, he mumbled and moaned
Though he longed to get out of the snow.
With strength galore, he pushed on the door
The tree branch started to bend
The home nearly fell, and the mice had to yell
Please stop, or we’re end-over-end!
The elephant frowned as the flakes tumbled down
His trunk a bright shade of blue
Oh, what a glitch, mice-whiskers did twitch.
What were the rodents to do?
Now, due to their size, mice aren’t very wise
Their brains are as tiny as seeds
They may not be smart, but they have lots of heart
And sometimes that’s all that you need.
They sketched out a plan as only mice can
And piled his back with sweaters
And blankets and sheets, and curtains with pleats
Tiny coats of wool and black leather
With the elephant warm, and safe from all harm
They dialed their old-fashioned phone
We’re seeking his mother, a father or brother!
This elephant’s all alone!
Well what do you know, because of the snow
His parents were suffering fits
They dashed to him fast and hugged him at last
And stayed for some tea and biscuits.
Thus ends the plight of the elephant’s night
Be careful when out in the woods
You might meet some mice who are caring and nice
But just in case…
Remember your mother’s shoulds.
Reprinted with permission D. Wallace Peach©
Wonderful 👏👏👏
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Thank you so much for taking the time to listen, Gabriela. I’m delighted with what Rebecca and Don did with the poem. Such a treat. Have a beautiful day, my friend.
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My pleasure Diana. Plenty of reasons to celebrate 🎉 🎈🌺🌸🌹
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Terrific poem with an edge-of-one’s-seat story — delightfully read by Diana!
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Thanks for listening, Dave, and for the fun comment. I’m delighted that this poem got such a wonderful and creative second life. Rebecca turned it into magic. 🙂
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Dave – I must tell you that I thought of Misty when Diana recited this verse!!! LOL
“The house was quite nice, chock full of mice
Who whispered quiet and low
What was that? Did you hear a cat?
Lurking out in the snow?”
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Ha, Rebecca! 🙂 Yes! In about three months, Misty and snow will meet again. 🙂
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WOW! What a wonderful reading of this poem!! Listening to Diana’s voice, I became three years old again. Finally, that second childhood I’ve been promised!
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Ha ha ha. Glad you enjoyed being three again, Liz. Enjoy your second childhood. Lol. I’m just tickled by what Rebecca and Don did with the recording. 🙂
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I agree about the finished product that Don and Rebecca put together.
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Thank you Liz!!!! Don and I were so pleased that Diana shared her poem.
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You’re welcome, Rebecca.
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Isn’t it wonderful to listen to poetry Liz. Diana energizes the words!!! I’m with you on that second childhood!!
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Let’s go outside and play!
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Rebecca thank you for bringing this to us! Diana has written a delightful poem and such a wonderful recital. I truly enjoyed and love it!
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Thanks, Holly. I’m so glad you enjoyed my little story/poem. It was lovely to see it come to life this morning. Have a beautiful day, my friend. Hugs.
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You’re so gifted Diana. I really love this.
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I agree wholeheartedly, Holly!
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You both are amazing
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❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you dear Diana ❤️❤️❤️
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Don and I had so much fun putting this video together, Holly. I looked up all of my “snow” photos (we don’t have many snow days in Vancouver) to add the feeling of cold to go along with these lines:
“His head grew stuffy, the snow so fluffy
He blew out a honking sneeze”
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You’re brilliant Rebecca. This is perfect!
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I must admit, that despite the exceptional beauty of D.Wallace Peach’s poetry, ergo that of “The Elephant Child” fairytale story, I did have a hard time getting my head around an elephant in the winter looking for shelter, thus so in the freezing cold and snowy weather. However, whatever the weather, and or the creatures that roam beyond reach of a tether… in and out of Lady Peach’s reach, she has written a new jewel for poetry. That which is sure to entice and awaken new interest and followers to the wonderful language of poetry!
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Thanks so much for the wonderfully poetic comment, Jean-Jacques. The poem was based on an illustration of a baby elephant in a snowstorm who was trying to find shelter in a mouse house. Not very sensical, but that’s often the nature of imagination. I’m delighted with Rebecca’s rendition and so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Alas, you are so absolutely right about the aspect of sensical, for without that it’s availability in our sadly ever mounting dangerous world, how would ,man so-called, survive long enough to even read the comfort and pleasure of your most inventive wonderful story. Thank you dear lady Peach for this beautiful poetic contribution, and with it helping to keep the child in us alive.
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I agree Jean-Jacques. The Elephant Child does entice and awaken us to the beauty and strength of poetic words. Poetry given voice goes deep into our emotional experience, which you do with your poetry recitation, Jean-Jacques. I hope that more poets will be encouraged to add their voice to the wonderful language of poetry.
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I echo your suggestion, to the point of when publishing houses my awaken to broaden their field of vision so as to add verity to their stayed list of presently old and passé writers, by adding the today poetry authors.
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Well, before I read it, I assumed this poem would owe something to Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Story of the same name. Not so! But it takes its place alongside that much-loved story as an equally charming tale with a moral. Though I did rather wonder about the wintry setting.
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I’m a fan of Kipling, Margaret, but the poem is unrelated as you discovered. An illustration prompted this story-poem, and I love how Rebecca transformed it with music and a walk through the winter woods. Thanks for stopping by to watch and listen. 🙂
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Well, you and Rebecca gave a formidable beginning to my week!
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I love when we begin a new week together, Margaret!
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🙂
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I am delighted that you listened in, Margaret and for your lovely comments that compared The Elephant Child to Rudyard Kiplings Just So Story. The wintry setting reminded me of the mammoths who roomed the northern regions of Canada a few million years ago! Not certain about the mice situation/population those many years ago, but I’m certain they were there. LOL
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For one of my books, I researched Hannibal taking African elephants through the snowy Alps. Not quite this story-poem, but the imagery in my head of that epic journey has stayed with me. What an undertaking! I imagine there were mice somewhere up there too. Ha ha
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Now then. How I’d love to read a book featuring Hannibal’s adventures with his elephants toiling over the Alps!
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I hadn’t thought about mammoths! Perhaps there were Mammoth Mice too.
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A beautiful poem from the world of fairy tales with such a beautiful voice. I have been following Diana for many years, but I didn’t know she had such a lovely and heartwarming voice. Thank you so much, dear Rebecca, for this fabulous present.
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment. Yes, we’ve been following each other for years. One of the delightful things about listening to Rebecca’s recordings, for me, is hearing the voices of other bloggers. Thanks for the kind comment, and have a beautiful day.
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Diana’s voice was brilliant! Don and I were so pleased when Diana permitted us to put together this video. We had so much fun!!! Hearing the voice of the poet is a powerful experience, isn’t it?
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Dear Rebecca
We had this problem as well. Snow and elephant doesn’t fit.
With lots of love
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thanks for taking the time to stop by, Klausbernd. Most of the poem doesn’t actually happen in real life, but children seem to make the imaginative leap. Have a wonderful day. 🙂
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Sweet! And I had no problem with an elephant in the snow. 😉 All sorts of impossible things happen in the world of stories and fantasy. And, yet, underneath it all, they tell a certain truth.
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Thanks for the kind comment, Laurie. Oh yes, and dragons and Magical Books of Everything that transport us to different times and places. It’s all lovely and there are beautiful truths in the relationships that form the foundations of the stories. ❤ Have a lovely day, my friend.
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Ah, the unlikely duo of snow and the elephant was the surprise. I found myself heading down the rabbit hole with Alice into the world of fantasy, which is Diana’s forte. I immediately thought of the woolly mammoths that ranged across Siberia and the Canadian North in the ancient past. And then I was taken back to our time with the words: Old fashioned phone and tea and biscuits. I immediately made myself a cuppa tea. Sending hugs and love back to my dear friends The Fab Four of Cley.
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Dearest Rebecca,
there is this question how much realism is necessary in phantasy as well as in historical novels.
❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Yes!!!! How very well said! There is a duality that keeps us ever engaged! It is a reflection of our personal experience. I love our conversations Klausbernd!!!
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Yes, woolly mammoths!!
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Touching! Such a sweet poetic piece. Well done, Diana. ❤
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Awww. Thanks, Annette. You’re so kind to stop by and listen to the poem. Rebecca did a wonderful job with the video and music. So much fun. Have an amazing week!
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I am delighted that you enjoyed this wonderful poetry recitation, Annette!
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Delightful in every way. Wonderful recitation. Just right for the words. Congrats Diana.
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Thanks, Shey. In hindsight, I should have made them hamsters, but that would have been harder to rhyme. 🙂 Thanks for the visit and lovely comment. Have a wonderful day, my friend. ❤
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Fortunately I do not speak for the dudes who would have whined for the elephant by now. But it was wonderful to hear your voice. x
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Shey – we must interview the dudes! They have great lines and they are so cute when they whine.
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Ha ha. Thanks ❤ ❤
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So glad that you joined us for tea and biscuits, Shehanne!
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Oh, I wouldn’t not. I was in need of that tea too! Of course the dudes NEVER whine… x
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😂😂😂🤗🤗🤗
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Oh yes, please interview the Dudes. 🙂 That would be so fun.
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Thanks so much for sharing my poem, Rebecca. I love what you and Don did with it. The music and visuals are lovely. I’m with a large group of relatives this morning and we all got a kick listening to it. Your blog got some applause. Thanks again for your kindness and Don’s wizardry. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Many thanks for sharing this amazing poem with us, Diana. Your voice energized the words and brought the story alive. You explored themes of diversity, courage, working together, problem solving and hope. Congratulations to your niece and her husband on their wedding. All the very best as they begin a new life together. Have a wonderful family time. Safe travels. Sending hugs!
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Thanks, Rebecca. I love weddings – always so much love and joy going around. Thank you again for sharing the poem. You and Don transformed my little recording into a sensory experience. Huge hugs.
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A delightful romp in the woods with Diana, elephants, and mice! Thanks for the lovely recital and video.
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Thank you, Brad. It was so kind of Rebecca to give this poem a second life, and what a doozy. I love the music and the video. Have a lovely roll into autumn, my friend, and hopefully some time before the snow falls! ❤
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Yes, Rebecca did a great job turning your poetry into a multimedia event. I sure hope we get a nice long autumn with moderate temps!
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Thank you, Brad for your visit and lovely comments. It is very much appreciated.
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You’re most welcome Rebecca.
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I very much enjoyed Diana’s reading of her poem and her reminder about our mother’s shoulds as well as your presentation of it:)
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Thank you, Martina. I had a lot of fun making the recording as well as writing the poem. Rebecca and Don made it all the better and I’m grateful for the share here on her blog. Have a gorgeous day. 😀
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:):)
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Thank you so much for your visit, Martina. I love how Diana ended the poem: “But just in case…Remember your mother’s shoulds”. I think of all those times that I didn’t remember those “shoulds.” YIKES! And there were many times that I did meet up to some mice (who looked like humans) who were nice.” LOL. Sending hugs to your side of the world.
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Exactly, Rebecca:) Big hugs your way!
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Does a children’s (or adult’s) story get any better. Loved everything about it. Sharing.
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Thanks, Jacqui. I had to share this lovely composition pulled together by Rebecca and Don. The music and snowy scenery were perfect. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you Jacqui for your visit and your lovely comments. I agree – I loved everything about it too!!!
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Wonderfully visual poem Diana and all you need are some illustrations and you have an amazing children’s book… why not it would go down a snow storm….Thanks Rebecca ♥♥
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I’ve thought of that, Sally, but need to wait for some downtime… maybe over some snowy winter. 🙂 There’s never enough time for all we want to do, is there? Thanks so much for stopping by Rebecca’s to take a peek at our collaboration. Hugs.
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Don and I had so much fun, Diana – many thanks!
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I have a long list of ‘things’ Diana after the summer of spending time in the garden instead of in front of the computer… rain is on its way lol.. ♥
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☂️☂️☂️🤗🤗🤗
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I agree wholeheartedly , Sally. This would make an absolutely brilliant children’s book.
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♥
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Oh my what a sweet piem and so well read.
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Poem
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Thank you, Darlene. I seem to have mixed up the order of a couple of lines! Nerves, I think! Lol. But it came out beautiful with a bit of wizardry from Rebekka. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Hugs.
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Darlene. Have you arrived in BC yet? Safe travels and all the very best on your book tour.
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What an adorable poem-story! Aww.:-)
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Thanks, Priscilla. Writing for children is the only time I can rhyme. Lol. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem and the beautiful transformation Rebecca gave it. Have a great week.
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Thank you Priscilla for stopping by and for your lovely comment.
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This poem is lovely! It tells such a sweet story and reminds me of a fairytale. 🙂
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Thanks for the wonderful comment, Kymber. A bit of an animal fairy tale. Definitely written for little ones. I’m delighted that you enjoyed it. Happy Monday!
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Happy Monday, and may you have a terrific Tuesday. 🙂
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How very well said, Kymber! Yes – it is a beautiful fairytale!
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A wonderful poem and delightful reading Diana. Thanks to Rebecca for the feature
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Thanks for stopping by, John. A bit of a break from the book tour, for me, and so fun to share Rebecca’s beautiful music and visuals. Have a great afternoon. 🙂
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Thank you, John!! I love hearing authors reading from their books and poets reciting their poetry. Words given voice enhances the emotional experiences.
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Yes it does.
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This is a lovely poem! I’m going to send it to #1 Grandson I think he’ll like it too.
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Why thank you! That makes me so happy to know that your grandson might enjoy it. I wrote it for children, so that’s perfect. Thanks for stopping by Rebecca’s and for taking the time to read, watch, and listen. Have a beautiful day.
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You’re very welcome!! I hope you had a nice day too!
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I am delighted that you enjoyed The Elephant Child and thank you for sharing it with # 1 Grandson! Sending hugs!
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hehe, such fun! I loved every moment of the video, poetry and the dear story. Well done, all who created this moment of joy.
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Thanks, Sheri. I love what Rebecca did with the poem. By adding video and music, the poem/story becomes a sensory experience on multiple levels. Now it just needs illustrations. Lol. So glad you stopped by. Happy Writing!
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Yes, illustrations would be wonderful! I imagined them, too.
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Thank you so much for your heartwarming comments, Sheri! Diana’s voice brought out the profound messages captured within a story that was meant for children of all ages.
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Agreed. Thanks for bringing it to life!
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What an absolutely adorable poem! Diana’s voice is as sweet as her words. Loved this so much! Thanks Rebecca. ❤️
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Thanks, Colleen. I had fun recording this and Rebecca was so kind to turn it into a multi-sensory walk through the snowy woods. I had to share. Have a beautiful week, my friend. ❤
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Diana, this would be a beautiful children’s story! 😍
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Maybe over the winter when I’m tired of writing, I’ll try some illustrations. 🙂 Ha ha.
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Colleen – your love of and enthusiasm for poetry is truly inspiring. I am heartened by poets reading their poetry. They had vibrancy to the words. Many thanks coming your way…
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Thanks so much, Rebecca. It’s extra special when your favorite authors recite poetry. LOL! 💙
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Oh, I love this so! Wonderful poem and reading. ❤ xoxo
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Thanks, Bette. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the poem and joined the elephant in the snow. It was wonderful to see it transformed into a performance. Have a wonderful afternoon and evening, my friend.
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I remembered it immediately from your blog and remembered how much I loved it then. Such a joy to visit it again! xo
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Thank you Bette! Poetry is a powerful force, isn’t it!
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Indeed!
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Thank you so much for sharing this, Rebecca. I love hearing authors read their work, but listening to a poet is even better. Hearing a poem the way the poet heard it in her head is wonderful. Diana is so talented. I really enjoyed this.
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I agree that hearing poets read their work is wonderful, Dan. Of course, I had to include mice and elephant voices. Lol. I’m glad you enjoyed it, and all the work that Rebecca and Don put into bringing it here. Have a great week.
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That’s the best part, Diana.
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Thank you Dan for your visit and comments. I agree wholeheartedly with you. I feel the energy flow when words came alive with voice.
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I enjoy poetry that tells stories. Thanks for sharing this one by Diana!
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Thanks so much for taking the time to listen to the poem, Marian. I wrote this poem with children in mind, and telling a story was my goal. So thank you for the lovely comment. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤ ❤
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I enjoyed Diana’s elephant poem very much! What a nice story. Thanks for sharing it here, Rebecca 🙂
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Thanks so much for taking the time to read, Barb. I just love what Rebecca did with the recording. It came to life with the visuals and music. Have a wonderful day and week ahead, my friend. ❤
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Thank you, Barb, for your heartwarming comments. I agree, The Elephant Child gives readers a wonderful hopeful feeling. By the way, I enjoy following your YouTube Channel. You have great videos!
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Oh thank you so much, Rebecca. I really appreciate your support 🙂
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What a beautiful poem, and even better that it was read with Diana’s wonderful storytelling voice. Hugs xx
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Aww thanks, Debby. For many many decades, my recorded voice made me sound like I was ten. I was happy that this one sounded more grown up… except for the squeaky mouse voices. Lol. Thanks for the wonderful comment. Have a beautiful day. Hugs. ❤
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So funny Diana, because you do sound very young 🙂 And your reading voice is so whimsical ❤
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I agree, Debby! Diana’s voice was perfect and energized the narrative. Thank you so much for listening in and for your lovely comments.
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My pleasure Rebecca ❤
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Inviting poem/tale in the magic world of accepting difference, tolerance and caring for others. Lovely rendition.
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Thank you, Marianne. I loved the idea of the mice working to find a way to help even after the first failed attempt to invite the elephant inside. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the poem. Have a wonderful day. ❤
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Thank you so much for listening in and for your lovely comments, Marianne! Themes of kindness, compassion, acceptance came through with powerful simplicity.
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Gorgeous video, Rebecca, a tease of winter in September! The poem, Diana, reminds me how much poetry like this encourages and enhances baby and toddler language skills. Your fun and imagination is delightful! Mice and elephants, that classic duo, of size vs. smarts. I loved the ‘shoulds’ and ‘woods’ rhyme, indeed the whole poem. Thanks to you both for this sweet moment.
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Thank you so much for the wonderful comment, Mary Jo. I rarely write rhyming poetry, but it’s perfect for children’s stories. Knowing the rhymes in Goodnight Moon was my daughter’s first intro to reading (almost forty years ago). I’m delighted that you enjoyed the poem, and I was thrilled to see it transformed here. Have a beautiful September day. ❤
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You are quite welcome. Ditto! 🙂
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Thank you for your insightful comments, Mary Jo. Sorry for my late response. We have been travelling and I have been in and out of internet access these past days. I agree that poetry enhances the language skills of children. Diana’s voice brought out emotional flow that ran through the verses. I am so glad that you listened in! Sending hugs!
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What an adorable poem. It just goes to show that as long as you have a big heart, you don’t need big brains! 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Rebecca! Diana, congratulations on your new book release! Great story!
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You picked up on one of my favorite lines of the poem, Jan. Thanks for noticing that. And thanks so much for stopping by to listen and watch. It was a delight to see the poem come to life. Hugs.
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Thank you for listening in, Jan! Your comments are very much appreciated.
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Absolutely delightful! Thanks for the share 🙂
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Many thanks for your visit and comment, Julie – very much appreciated.
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Thank you for kindly stopping by Rebecca’s to listen to the poem, Julie. I’m thrilled with what Rebecca did with it. She’s so talented and a wonderful support of the writing community. Have a lovely day. 🙂
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A delight!
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Many thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comment.
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My pleasure, Rebecca. 🙂
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Thanks for taking a peek at the poem and its transformation, Andrea. It was really fun to turn it over to Rebecca and get this creation in return. Have a wonderful day, my friend. ❤
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Sight and sound together are so powerful. -hugs-
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Thank you!!!
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So nice to put a voice with the face!
Loved this, Diana. Rebecca, thank you for putting this all together. It’s beautiful.
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Thanks for taking the time to stop by Rebecca’s to watch and listen to the poem. She and Don really brought it to life. Have a lovely evening. 🙂
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Thank you for listening in, Staci! Your visit and comments are very much appreciated.
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What a fabulous work of whimsy, with a moral.
Loved hearing Diana’s voice.
Thank you so much, Rebecca (&Don)!
Lady Budd rocks!
Diana socks…. it to us!
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Thank you, Resa, for stopping by to listen to the poem. Rebecca did her usual magic, and I was so pleased with the result. Lady Budd does rock! ❤ ❤
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Lady Budd Blooms! xoxo
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Thank you, Resa!!! Hugs!
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{{hugs}}
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Thank you, Resa for your kind comments. You are a wonderful support and encouragement. And I agree. Diana socks…it to us – brilliantly.
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Thank you!
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This was just wonderful! I so enjoyed this reading!!! 🙂 Marvelous poem!
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I am delighted that you enjoyed The Elephant Child. Words given voice energize the narrative. Thank you for your support of life-affirming conversations.
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Thanks so much for taking the time to listen and watch, Linda. I’m so glad you enjoyed the poem and the amazing transformation it underwent in Rebecca’s care. I’m still glowing with appreciation. Have a beautiful, peaceful weekend. Hugs.
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Thank you for listening in, Marian! Sorry for the late response. For some reason, your comment was marked as span. YIKES!
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Many thanks for your comments, Gabriela! Very much appreciated.
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Thanks again, Rebecca, to you and Don for the beautiful work you both did on this poem. You turn everything into magic. Huge hugs. ❤ ❤
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We are honoured by your generosity of spirit. Huge hugs coming back your way.
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This is a very beautiful poem, I have read and enjoyed it several times. I am impressed by the carefully chosen rhyming words, in poetic verses all through the many verses. And by the number of comments, I would say that I am only one of the very many who have enjoyed the story, may I mention, the elephants and the melodic sound of the reader’s voice! Thank you, as well Rebecca and Don for your lovely presentation of this poem, so well done! !
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Ms Frances. Poems for children compel me to rhyme, and I had such fun making this work. And of course, Rebecca and Don did their magic, transforming it into a feast for the ears and eyes. I love how the addition of music and visuals enhanced the poem. Have a wonderful autumn week. May the snowstorms hold off for a while. ❤
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I truly enjoyed resding this several times. Yes, the rwo of them add a lot to enhance the words by the music!
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I knew that you would loved The Elephant Child. I was reminded by those days long ago when you read poetry to me.
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YES, I am reminded of the many joy-filled hours of times past! Iam also so very happy for the daily chats we have now.
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Lucky he met the nice guys in the jungle, such is life.
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Thanks so much for stopping by to check out the poem and the wonderful presentation. As the author, I was humbled by its transformation. Have a lovely day, Isioma. ❤
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Life has a wonderful way of bringing people together!
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Sure, that’s the circle, stay blessed Ma’am
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Thank you!
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Thank you so much for stopping by to listen to and read the Elephant Child poem. I’m so sorry for the very late reply. 🙂 Thanks for the reblog too and have a wonderful weekend.
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Your welcome
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HI Rebecca, Hi Diana, what a delightful poem for children. I loved the rhyming scheme that Diana used.
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Thank you Robbie for your visit and comments. I agree – Diana was very innovative in her rhyming scheme.
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Hi Robbie, Today is my catch-up day and I found your comment for my Elephant Child [poem at Rebecca’s. So sorry for the late reply. I rarely rhyme poems, except when it comes to verse for children. I love the way that rhyme helps children learn to read. Many hugs for the visit. 🙂
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You do a great job with rhyming, Diana.
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Wow! Wonderful!!
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Thank you for stopping by!!!
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Don’t mention, I like that!
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Thank you so much for listening to the poem The Elephant Child. I just loved what Rebecca did with it. I apologize for the late reply. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend.
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Wow, what a gorgeous poem so heartfelt and beautiful! ❣️
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How wonderful to receive your heartening comment, Cindy!! I agree – heartfelt and beautiful!!
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