The Elephant is very wise,
Although he has such tiny eyes.
He is as agile as a pig,
Although he is so very big.
His voice is tuneful as a gong,
Although it is so very strong.
And though he has such frightful tusks,
He lives entirely on rusks.
His size, as you may easily think,
Demands a great amount of drink.
And yet he never once gets drunk,
Although he has so large a trunk.
His life is upright and erect,
And claims unanimous respect.
No beast with him can well compare,
Except, of course, the Belgian hare.
(This original accompanying poem, pertaining to the image, will be included with your print. Firstly, a copy neatly pasted to the rear of the backing board, and a copy as a separate sheet for your reference.)
