Monthly Archives: February 2014

The Field – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on February 26, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant drive a tractor And he can’t live in an elegant chateau But he does like to feel He can pop into la ville And treat himself to a slice of gateau Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Where … Continue reading →

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Christmas in the Village – Haibun Thinking

Posted on February 25, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant stop being excited Today’s prompt is from a true genius So he is cavorting Thinking about Horton AnElephant worships the wondrous Dr Seuss AnElephant again tries this great weekly challenge hosted by his friend Al. Please take a moment … Continue reading →

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Full Moon – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on February 23, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant just knock up a story Except when a friend asks him to do it This may be quite obscure But he is pretty sure That both his smart readers will quickly see through it This is a weekly invitation … Continue reading →

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east winds

Posted on February 22, 2014 by AnElephantCant

east winds blow from frosted Alps ransack the barren sands spume driven from ignoble waves futile as empty hands breakers crash on broken steps rocks and pebbles rumble down tears crash onto broken hearts wash the laughter from the clown … Continue reading →

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For Whom the Bell Tolls – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on February 20, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant be on time this week His life does not fit into compartments So he apologises And as the sun rises He continues to search for a new apartment Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Where our appealing hostess … Continue reading →

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French Knight – Haibun Thinking

Posted on February 18, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant wear shining armour He can not compete at the joustings But each week without fail He tells a wee tale Because he always has so much to say about things AnElephant again tries this great weekly challenge hosted by … Continue reading →

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AnElephant Loves Peanuts and Peanuts

Posted on February 17, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant grow any taller Even if he wears hugs high heels or stupefying stilts Or does a high wire act He tells you a fact He is never a real giant like Charles Schultz This man writes a comic strip … Continue reading →

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Dover Castle – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on February 16, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant deny he is sometimes perhaps overly verbose He likes to use an abundance even a myriad of words But here is one more fact He can get side-tracked He discovers this is nonsense and he’s away with the birds … Continue reading →

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the difference

Posted on February 14, 2014 by AnElephantCant

the difference AnElephant says hey little bird do you think we can be friends I don’t think so you’ve no feathers you have tusks and a nose that bends AnElephant says hey slithering snake do you want to come and … Continue reading →

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Exhibition – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on February 12, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant claim he’s artistic And he is way too young to drink sangria The thing is you see He only sips herbal tea That keeps him calm and stops him becoming crankier Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Where … Continue reading →

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