Give Rise

For centuries, elephants have been used in religious ceremonies and decorated accordingly with paints and jewels. At times they were even worshiped. Not only are these magnificent creatures able to experience learning, memory, and play, but also grief, compassion and self-awareness. The Embroidered Elephant is an arena where such a mix of characteristics will also give rise. Through short story, poetry, and essay, I will voice my views of the world and the things that fill it. The intent is that the reader will be invoked to question the beauty in the beast and the beast in the beauty.