When I was a little girl, my uncle took our entire family to the circus. That was my first - and last - circus experience! I hated it! The clowns terrified me (and caused me to have nightmares), everything was so loud and confusing, but most of all I remember feeling so sorry for all of the animals, especially the elephants. I adore elephants!
I'm sure most of you have seen the Youtube video of the elephants in Thailand painting - literally doing self-portraits better than many humans could do! In case you missed it, here it is:
These mammoth creatures are amazing!
I recently found out that there is a haven for elephants in Hohenwald, Tennessee:
http://www.elephants.com/
Check it out and watch the live cam and read their stories.
How wonderful that these beautiful souls can live out their lives, unshackled and free, in peace and harmony.
2 comments:
Very interesting!!!
Have you ever read the D H Lawrence poem The Elephant Is Slow To Mate? I think you'd like it.
Joanne
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