Tag Archives: haggis

Scotland

Posted on September 13, 2020 by AnElephantCant

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Scotland when I think from afar of the land that I love I realise that much is almost clichéd like haggis and tartan Robert Burns and the skirl of the pipes … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Rabbie

Posted on January 25, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant write poetry like Rabbie But then of course nobody can It is almost a crime To pen this silly rhyme As a tribute to an exceptional man January 25th is the birthday of Scotland’s National Bard, the much-loved Robert … Continue reading →

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The Camp – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on June 16, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant deny he’s a japester He does like a chuckle or two He loves when the gag is To capture the Haggis And lets the others decide what is true   AnElephant’s offering for the weekly Līgo Haībun Challenge, courtesy of … Continue reading →

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AnElephant Mastodon Something Good

Posted on April 18, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant deny he is ancient That thought does not make him euphoric He may have the odd wrinkle But his eye has a wee twinkle He refuses to be prehistoric He plans to tell no mammoth fibs here In fact … Continue reading →

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AnElephantCant Talk Nonsense

Posted on October 28, 2012 by AnElephantCant

  I thought I saw a pumpkin But it could have been a starling Then I took Another look And saw it was a Penny Farthing I told my little brother That mummy was a spaceman He flew his plane … Continue reading →

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Very Much Not the Olympics

Posted on July 27, 2012 by AnElephantCant

    AnElephantCant be bothered with this nonsense He thinks he’ll just ignore it himself It is totally absurd With a list of banned words Like London Summer Olympic Games 2012   Yes these words are all quite forbidden By … Continue reading →

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