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elephant

 

I always loved the elephant

The elephant in my room

We used to have such laughs and chats

I hope he comes back soon!

 

Each day was such a riot -

oh what would happen next!

but now it's gone all quiet

and I am really vexed.

 

For there has been spring cleaning

He had to go away

And now the house is boring

Cos he’s not here to play.

 

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