Tag Archives: canada

the children

Posted on April 12, 2020 by AnElephantCant

Click here to hear the poet read his words: the children where are the children the question once more raised why are they so hard to find are they already in their graves where are the children we think it’s … Continue reading →

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leaving Vancouver blues

Posted on January 13, 2018 by AnElephantCant

I wrote this poem five years ago today, as I was leaving Vancouver BC after a very brief visit. It is still one of my favourite pieces of my own work. Click here to hear me read it. leaving Vancouver … Continue reading →

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leaving vancouver blues

Posted on May 14, 2016 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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Maple Leaf

Posted on July 25, 2015 by AnElephantCant

I have the Maple Leaf you gave me the day we went to Lighthouse Park the trees were high the sun was low but with you there was no dark I have the Maple Leaf you gave me when we … Continue reading →

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The House on the Hill

Posted on March 8, 2015 by AnElephantCant

On every bird there sits a tree Singing a song of love AnElephant hopes it is a very small tree Or an exceedingly muscular dove This is a weekly invitation to write a short piece of fiction (c. 150 words) … Continue reading →

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Man’s Inhumanity to Man Makes Countless Thousands Mourn*

Posted on November 11, 2014 by AnElephantCant

I have seen them in many parts of the world. From Scotland to Canada and the USA. From France to Australia. Each one rips at my soul. But the saddest thing about War Memorials, strangely enough, is not the heart-breaking … Continue reading →

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angels and mermaids – a poem

Posted on February 8, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant apologise For his third post about angels in just a few days And two about a mermaid They both have strayed So he tries to help them back to their own special place angels fly high and mermaids swim … Continue reading →

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Man’s Inhumanity to Man Makes Countless Thousands Mourn*

Posted on November 11, 2013 by AnElephantCant

I have seen them in many parts of the world. From Scotland to Canada and the USA. From France to Australia. Each one rips at my soul. But the saddest thing about War Memorials, strangely enough, is not the heart-breaking … Continue reading →

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Un Petit Bisou* From Me to You

Posted on November 9, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant hide his embarrassment He thinks he just had a very close squeak To his great surprise Two friendly French guys Give him a smile and a hug and a kiss on each cheek Now in Scotland this is considered … Continue reading →

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The Kiss – Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on August 16, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant ever forget Because the proverb so clearly says this So he is inclined To keep it in mind He must remember that a kiss is just a kiss This week’s Līgo Haībun Challenge comes once again from the perfect Penny, … Continue reading →

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