Tag Archives: blues

Wedding Day Blues

Posted on October 18, 2020 by AnElephantCant

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Wedding Day Blues the ice was cracked and spikythe glass was smashed and greenthe water black and filthybut her hands were soft and clean he was tall and wore a soft … Continue reading →

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Leaving Scotland Blues

Posted on June 13, 2013 by AnElephantCant

Across the loch into the glen Settling low on hillside heather The morning mists moisten his eyes Brush his heart like snow white feather This love he knows Will never go Leaving Scotland forever Across one more majestic bridge Into … Continue reading →

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Leaving San Francisco Blues

Posted on March 7, 2013 by AnElephantCant

Union Square the last morning He breakfasts on orange juice and croissants But something is wrong The sunshine is gone San Francisco softly weeps The artists have packed up and gone home The sky is cloudy grey and low Can … Continue reading →

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Leaving Vancouver Blues

Posted on January 18, 2013 by AnElephantCant

He sits silent on the Greyhound As it slowly moves Downtown The past is close behind him Treading on his shoes His mind is filled with emptiness Leaving Vancouver Blues He sits pensive on the Greyhound As it travels south … Continue reading →

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