Monthly Archives: June 2013

Al Dover the World

Posted on June 19, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant stay hidden for ever Sometimes he has to break cover He does not do things by half So just for a laugh He travels 500 miles to visit Alastair in Dover Now Al is a popular blogger He writes … Continue reading →

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To Love AnElephant

Posted on June 18, 2013 by AnElephantCant

It isn’t easy to love AnElephant When he thinks he’s a butterfly He goes where he pleases As if carried on breezes He is more likely to laugh than to cry He wanders the globe like a trade wind He … Continue reading →

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The Steps – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on June 17, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant count steps He doesn’t know if there are six or seven He runs out of fingers But the question still lingers Is this the stairway that leads to heaven This is a weekly invitation to write a short piece … Continue reading →

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The Camp – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on June 16, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant deny he’s a japester He does like a chuckle or two He loves when the gag is To capture the Haggis And lets the others decide what is true   AnElephant’s offering for the weekly Līgo Haībun Challenge, courtesy of … Continue reading →

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The War of the Woods

Posted on June 15, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant hide his surprise He is in the park on Monday Playing a cool game of tennis With Jack not Denis Because this is his very bestesest fun day He spots them through the high fence You may remember he … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful Part 1

Posted on June 14, 2013 by AnElephantCant

Just recently AnElephant wrote of a school visit he made: http://anelephantcant.me/2013/05/17/up-in-the-morning-and-out-to-school/ He talked about what he does, and had a great time. He also read this poem, which was well received: http://anelephantcant.me/2012/09/04/i-scream-ice-cream/ Following is his original invitation, with the subsequent … Continue reading →

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Leaving Scotland Blues

Posted on June 13, 2013 by AnElephantCant

Across the loch into the glen Settling low on hillside heather The morning mists moisten his eyes Brush his heart like snow white feather This love he knows Will never go Leaving Scotland forever Across one more majestic bridge Into … Continue reading →

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Piano Player – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on June 12, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant take much time this week He is still packing his trunk He makes the inference That you may see the difference But in fact it is just the usual junk AnElephant apologises to all other Fictioneers for the lack … Continue reading →

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And Says Goodbye to the Circus

Posted on June 11, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant claim to be organised The only thing he can manage is laughter He tells you one simple fact He is not yet packed His home is a total disaster His daughter describes him as random In an almost affectionate … Continue reading →

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The Climb – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on June 10, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant help thinking His friend Alastair is a master of photography Sadly this wee story Will not cover him in glory He admits it’s not an autobiography  This is a weekly invitation to write a short piece of fiction (c. … Continue reading →

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