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Unkind Mankind

Posted on July 20, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant dislike any life form Insect or bird plant or human Arachnid or reptile Those whose trunks are prehensile Good grief man he even likes women When it comes to mankind he is happy To meet each person with a … Continue reading →

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A Scottish Diet – This’ll Kill You!

Posted on May 27, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant really deny it We Scots have the world’s worst diet Nothing we eat Whether chocolate or meat Tastes quite right unless we deep fry it Our staple grub is haggis and neeps* Which we don’t export so you should … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Gratuitous Iceberg

Posted on January 4, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant calculate 15% Which is the guideline for a waiter’s gratuity But he looks on the bright sight Never errs on the tight side Realises he has material for a brilliant new ditty In Scotland we rarely tip bar staff … Continue reading →

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A Silly Big Elephant Packs his Trunk

Posted on October 9, 2012 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant stay always in Scotland Sometimes he needs a taste of French culture But no flying for he He travels by land and by sea He is an Elephant not an eagle or vulture He takes the overnight sleeper to … Continue reading →

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