Tag Archives: aix-en-provence

like a strawberry

Posted on August 15, 2015 by AnElephantCant

I love you like a strawberry I love you more than lime you can be sweet you can be sour but you are always mine I love you more than cola drinks As much as Irn Bru sometimes you fizz … Continue reading →

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The Bird and The Moon

Posted on April 11, 2015 by AnElephantCant

Just over a year ago, on a visit to Aix–en- Provence, AnElephant visited an exhibition of artwork by the sculptor Zani. He was so enchanted by this piece – L’Oiseau et la Lune (The Bird and The Moon) – that … Continue reading →

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The Bird and The Moon

Posted on January 4, 2014 by AnElephantCant

On a recent visit to Aix–en- Provence, AnElephant visited an exhibition of artwork by the sculptor Zani. He was so enchanted by this piece – L’Oiseau et la Lune (The Bird and The Moon) – that the artist kindly sent … Continue reading →

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Ups and Downs and Roundabouts

Posted on November 7, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant stop circling around roundabouts Sometimes he enjoys the sound of repeated repetition (sorry, ignore that line, read this one instead, okay) They are just great when you want to work out your position But what he finds totally beguiling … Continue reading →

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Aix and it shall be given

Posted on July 2, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant think of many towns better Than vibrant picturesque Aix-en-Provence He wants you to know That Le Cours Mirabeau Is one of the best streets in all of La France La vieille ville is really quite beautiful With a cathedral … Continue reading →

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The Drive – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on June 27, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant always apologise That is not really the point of this verse But this week sadly You will see that he Exceeds wildly his allotted words But he kinda likes his wee story He does not want to make it … Continue reading →

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