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if

Posted on October 30, 2022 by AnElephantCant

if ifyou were to walk the broad beachesbetween the rivers Ayr and Doonand farther to Greenan Castlegazing across the broad firthof the historic Clydetowards the the Isle of Arranwhere the Sleeping Warriorslumbers foreverin the rugged peaksand see before younot a … Continue reading →

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the lachrymose nephologist

Posted on May 24, 2014 by AnElephantCant

 A cloud floats wispy high and white Pure in a clean blue sky A sky too blue to shed a tear A sky that can never cry   The cloud now sees another there Pure in a clean blue sky … Continue reading →

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Isle Be Loving You Always

Posted on April 21, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant stay away from interesting islands He is so happy to be surrounded by sea You have to go on a boat Or a plane please take note When he disembarks he knows he is free An island can be … Continue reading →

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A Castle in the Sky

Posted on June 6, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant tell you how much fun he has When he visits Dumbarton Castle It sits high on a rock It is quite a walk It most certainly is worth the hassle This volcanic plug is shaped like AnElephant A fact … Continue reading →

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Autumn Rhymes With Bottom to AnElephant’s Delight!

Posted on November 3, 2012 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant hide his elation This morning just makes his heart sing Although it is Autumn He gets up off his bottom And strolls in the sunshine as though it were Spring Ben Lomond can be seen in the distance Its … Continue reading →

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You Are So Bute-iful To Me

Posted on August 19, 2012 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant wait to tell you Of Bute and all its beautiful bays Sand, shingle and rock Such a pleasure to walk The Elephant spends his time in a permanent daze Kilchattan has the red sands And Scalpsie has the seals … Continue reading →

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