Third day in a row around the block

There it sat looking sad at edge of lot

Only on this day a garbage bag was in

On top of neat sculpture near trash bins



So sure trespass then became imminent

For garbage bags on top showed intent

Thus removal of elephant was indicated

As, obviously, it had lost its appeal stated



Prior, in an earlier existence when adored

For this plant-stand had at one time adorned

A home where it had been enjoyed by many

But now had been put out to pasture, pending



Removal by one who saw its artistic merit

And so has adopted it so others can share it  

With pride felt, for even tho cheap and ugly

The many uses will become apparent, utterly



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W. Thomas

7:57am Tuesday March 31st, 1998