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Hill Towns – Haibun Thinking

Posted on May 27, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant claim he is supersonic But he does like to wander around Down here in Provence There is no time for yawns He gives you a glimpse of a few spectacular hill towns Yep, he is still doing it. The … 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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Yacht to See This!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant wait longer for springtime The weather in Scotland is still pretty bleak So far this year All the places near here Have had about one day of sunshine each week The trees at last have some blossom This must … Continue reading →

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Without the Rain There Would be No Rainbow

Posted on November 21, 2012 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant help thinking When it rains here everything gets a bit soggy It isn’t like Spain Where it rains mainly on the plain Here it rains in the park and makes it all rather boggy We have 7,943 words to … 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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PS Waverley

Posted on June 26, 2012 by AnElephantCant

The Waverley is the world’s only ocean-going paddle steamer, sailing on this occasion from Glasgow’s Science Centre to Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute   AnElephantCant claim to be a sailor We don’t handle a rudder too cleverly But we are keen … Continue reading →

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