Monthly Archives: March 2014

On the Rocks – Sunday Photo Fiction

AnElephantCant deny he loves sunshine And to dine with a view of the Med But he tries to finish his book So he takes a quick look And hunches back over his laptop instead This is a weekly invitation to … Continue reading

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waves

the pine cone bobs on gentle waves can’t ever wash up on the beach like winter love that cools too soon it stays just out of reach the dredger scrapes across the bay clearing channels for the boats he wonders … Continue reading

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Battlefield – Friday Fictioneers

AnElephantCant pretend he’s a wee dude He is huge when he stands up to his full height But though you only reach his knees Remember he’s just like the trees His bark is much worse than his bite Once again … Continue reading

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The Giant of East Kilbride – Haibun Thinking

AnElephantCant forget this Giant That he meets in long ago days of yore AnElephant is not a bad dude He usually tries to be good But he knows other folk who are worth so much more AnElephant launches another assault … Continue reading

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Ghost Ship – Sunday Photo Fiction

AnElephantCant write something scary Just because Al’s photo is a creepy old fog He decides to have fun Spread some jam on a bun And run around happily like a multi-tailed dog This is a weekly invitation to write a … Continue reading

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The Stairs – Friday Fictioneers

AnElephantCant ever stop smiling He very rarely if ever scowls or frowns But as everyone knows And his little tale shows Life is full of these strange ups and downs Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Where fast rising … Continue reading

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Alex – Haibun Thinking

AnElephantCant be funny this week The reason is not so mysterious He tells of a man He considers a friend So just this once he writes something serious AnElephant persists in attacking this great weekly challenge hosted by his friend … Continue reading

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Water – Sunday Photo Fiction

AnElephantCant always be very creative He can’t write a weekly murder mystery But he can find no one bonnier Than his lovely friend Anja To snuff out so the rest is just history This is a weekly invitation to write … Continue reading

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Empty

the apartment is empty the power is switched off no more running water bleak as a life without love his few things are in boxes his clothes in a suitcase he remembers she walked out with no smile on her … Continue reading

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The Bridge – Friday Fictioneers

AnElephantCant pretend to be Shakespeare He never expects such fame and glory But perhaps you may know The movie and stage show About Sharks and Jets called West Side Story Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Where our perfect … Continue reading

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