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Tam o’ Shanter – Haibun Thinking Weekly Challenge

Posted on January 28, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant explain it The older he gets the more he learns So one more time He knocks out a wee rhyme In the knowledge he can never write poetry quite like Robert Burns AnElephant enjoys this challenge hosted by his … Continue reading →

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Treasure – Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on October 20, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant hide his tears He can’t remember when he last shed so many What on earth will it take To replace the lovely Nightlake And his favourite of all bloggers sweet Penny The Haibun Ligo Challenge is a weekly event … Continue reading →

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Monkeys in Trees – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on August 11, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant claim to have wisdom After all he is practically wild But even he can learn So his thoughts take a turn When he listens to the words of a child This week’s Līgo Haībun Challenge comes courtesy of the wonderful … Continue reading →

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The Badger – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on May 28, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant tell you how happy he is He prepares to again take the plunge That line is quite awful But no time for waffle He tackles the new Līgo Haībun Challenge The Badger As the first flakes of tomorrow faintly … Continue reading →

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Insomnia – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on May 5, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant think clearly this morning There may be something quite wrong with his head But he feels sure at a pinch He can meet Alastair’s Challenge Or perhaps he should just have stayed in his bed Insomnia. He has always … Continue reading →

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The Car – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on April 21, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant always be hilarious Sometimes he is rather confusing But this week he should Try to lighten the mood And go for something slightly more amusing  See here for Alastair’s Photo Fiction  Sunday Afternoon I don’t see why we couldn’t … Continue reading →

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These Books Are Made For Walking

Posted on April 19, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant always be factual He suffers from a terrible affliction By hook or by crook He gets into a book And rambles around in a world of pure fiction He has daily Adventures like Tom Sawyer Like Huck he has … Continue reading →

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