Saturday 11 July 2015

POETRY ICONS: POETESS ELIZABETH KURIAKOSE PAGE: 1



I often wish I had a tail
I'd wag it when I'm glad
I'd fan you when it's really hot
and ensure you're never sad
I'd wave it back
I'd wave it forth
To swat away the flies
I'd wave it under cupboards too
To bring out hidden mice
And if it ever starts to ache
I'd rest it 'tween my legs
Lie down for a very short break
And dream of scrambled eggs
But no - I think I need no tail
A tail would reveal too
'twould wag so hard when you come near
you'd know I so love you
Elizabeth Kuriakose
9th July 2015

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