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THE ELEPHANT by ANNETTE WYNNE

First Line: THE ELEPHANT IS VERY LARGE
Last Line: And gentle as a little child
Subject(s): ELEPHANTS;

THE elephant is very large
And clumsy as a wooden barge,
W^ith legs like tree-trunks, yet he's mild
And gentle as a little child.

The elephant walks far away
And sees strange children in their play,
And carries logs and iron bars
As easily as motor-cars.

The elephant's a great big beast ''"
Not beautiful, but good, at least.
Strong as a tree, but withal mild
And gentle as a little child.



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