Monthly Archives: October 2014

Gruesome Ghouls and Ghastly Ghosties – Scottish Hallowe’en

Posted on October 31, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant contain his excitement As the end of October draws near His wee brain fair itches As he thinks about witches It is far and away the scariest night of the year Aye Hallowe’en is a night of fear-filled frolics … Continue reading →

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The Bow – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on October 29, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant bear untidiness He likes to arrange things with care Which is much admired Until he gets tired And sprawls quite haphazardly in a chair Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Master of Ceremonies Rochelle invites us to the … Continue reading →

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Doors – Haibun Thinking

Posted on October 28, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant always be active Sometimes he just sits back in his chair as As quick as a snail He tells you a wee tale About a friend of a friend and a friend called Eros AnElephant makes another indiscriminate assault … Continue reading →

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Two Tales of Hallowe’en – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on October 26, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant deny he is frightened By the ghouliess and ghosties who appear at Hallowe’en When he sees the size of That pumpkin he is indecisive So here are two tales he cannot choose between This is a weekly invitation to … Continue reading →

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gelastic

Posted on October 25, 2014 by AnElephantCant

The girls in summer dresses Are strolling in the streets The man you ask the questions Hands out answers just like sweets But he answers you in riddles That don’t make any sense And the girls all merge together In … Continue reading →

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The Bench

Posted on October 22, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant be an ornithologist Although he does like to see pictures of birds He is not sure whether To discuss their feathers When he only has 100 words Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Top twitcher Rochelle watches while … Continue reading →

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Being a Mother – Haibun Thinking

Posted on October 21, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant tell you how happy he is There are days when his old grey heart just sings The gigantic blue lobster Is quite clearly an impostor So he sends apologies to his dear friend MyBeautifulThings AnElephant makes another inconsequential assault … Continue reading →

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Far Out – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on October 19, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant keek through a telescope To see things that are out of his range He hasn’t got good eyes He can’t scan the skies But he has no pockets to carry his change This is a weekly invitation to write … Continue reading →

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other girls

Posted on October 18, 2014 by AnElephantCant

Other girls have arms to hold me Other girls have legs so long Only your legs make my head turn Only your arms make me strong Other girls have smiles that dazzle Other girls have lips to kiss Only your … Continue reading →

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Time – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on October 15, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant always behave sensibly This may come as a bit of a shock He likes to let his hair down Go out on the town AnElephant rocks around the clock Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Timekeeper Rochelle watches … Continue reading →

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