Tag Archives: children

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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the night

Posted on January 5, 2019 by AnElephantCant

Click here to hear the poet read his words: the night each evening the sun goes down shadows move and pain hits deep that’s when I face my inmost fears and evade the clutch of sleep I lie awake avoiding … Continue reading →

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AnElephantCant but a Pelican

Posted on July 29, 2013 by AnElephantCant

Hey Ichabod did you quack quack Asked the first dog of the second No Sigismund it was not I I think it was the Pelican Come on you guys says Pomeroy Don’t forget the little duck She is not here … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful Part 1

Posted on June 14, 2013 by AnElephantCant

Just recently AnElephant wrote of a school visit he made: http://anelephantcant.me/2013/05/17/up-in-the-morning-and-out-to-school/ He talked about what he does, and had a great time. He also read this poem, which was well received: http://anelephantcant.me/2012/09/04/i-scream-ice-cream/ Following is his original invitation, with the subsequent … Continue reading →

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The Buffoon’s Balloon Lampoon

Posted on January 17, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant emphasise just how much he loves Kids parties great songs with great tunes Ice cream and jelly To fill his big wobbly belly But what thrills him most are the beautiful balloons It is small wonder that children adore … Continue reading →

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A Cautionary Tale of Man’s Inhumanity to Manners

Posted on August 5, 2012 by AnElephantCant

A tall elegant French-looking gentleman stands at the side of a small country road. He is waiting at a zebra crossing, watching for a break in the traffic. Behind him stand about two dozen children in an orderly queue of … Continue reading →

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