Monthly Archives: January 2013

Friday Fictioneer – AnElephantCant Resist It

AnElephantCant resist The Friday Fictioneers He means no offence But a couple of friends Say come make a fool of yourself here  So this is his very first offering He has seen that the others have class If he looks … Continue reading

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Posses ‘n’ Hosses

AnElephantCant pretend he’s a cowboy But he thinks he can act in a Western He’s not smart like Butch He can’t drive a Stagecoach But he can earn a Fistful of Dollars like the best of ‘em He thinks he … Continue reading

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Halcyon Days Zeusian Ways

AnElephantCant steal too many ideas From Greek legends from ancient times They are kinda ethereal But he needs the material To make up for his abominable rhymes Now this one he thinks is a true story Though it may be … Continue reading

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AnElephant Ganders at Gooses

AnElephantCant claim to be an expert On these strange little dudes he calls gooses That is just his caprice Some folk name them geese You’ll surely deduce that some words he abuses In 1697 Charles Perrault Wrote in French the … Continue reading

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The Elephant and The Bank Robber

AnElephantCant keep it a secret There is a whole lot that AnElephantCan To stop folk unravelling Wherever he’s travelling AnElephant sometimes likes to pretend he’s a man Your second favourite Elephant wears cute disguises He has grey hair and staggers … Continue reading

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Sing a Song of ’60s

AnElephantCant believe what he’s saying If you remember the ‘60s then you’re in your 60s Perhaps not too well Because truth to tell A few folk are away with the pixies During this time of really great music One band … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Rabbie

O my Luve’s like a red, red rose, That’s newly sprung in June: O my Luve’s like the melodie, That’s sweetly play’d in tune. As fair art thou, my bonnie lass, So deep in luve am I; And I will … Continue reading

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Cat’s in the Cradle, Elephant’s in the Room

Copyright Carolina Sartor AnElephantCant hide his ambivalence Towards cats he has to confess He admires their poise They don’t make much noise But they are not very biddable pets Like the one in the story by Kipling Each cat likes … Continue reading

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To Tea or To Coffee – That is the Question

AnElephantCant avoid it The debate is under way It started with an invite To a cup of delight So now AnElephant has his say He very much enjoyed a recent blog About a coffee house that caused consternation But back … Continue reading

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The Smile of Your Shadow

AnElephantCant help loving his shadow It really is a bundle of fun But surprisingly shy For such a big guy It only comes out in the sun Or if he’s at home in the evening Often thinking about nothing at … Continue reading

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