Written for: Poetic Asides PAD November 2020 Challenge-Day 25
"For today’s prompt, write an exaggerated poem. Make it bigger; make it smaller; and/or make it whatever, as long as you exaggerate! Have fun with your poems more than ever today." Clearly the elephant stands in a small-spaced room. He is not uneasy. Ideas arise among those who are uneasy. He makes them uncomfortable. What to do with discomfort The elephant is politely asked to leave the room. His trunk sways, knocking over tables and chairs. Dense grey feet dig in. Elephant is not leaving, even though everyone wants him out. Discussion drones on, largely ignored by the elephant. What to do with discomfort Decision is made. Time to bring in the new animal–a rheumy-eyed hippopotamus, who attempts to edge the elephant toward the door. Finally, success. The elephant stands outside against the door, unmoving. What to do with discomfort https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2020-november-pad-chapbook-challenge-day-25
