Tag Archives: kelvingrove

leaving

Posted on June 28, 2022 by AnElephantCant

leaving it’s still numpty o’clockas the plane clambers awkwardlyout of Edinburghthe sun creeps from the Forthwhere the river meets the North Seashowing the three great bridgesin silhouette I smileknowing that this afternoonI’ll be home againin my own corner of Paradiseon … Continue reading →

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Motherhood – Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on November 2, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant do a rhyme this week The Haibun Ligo Challenge is a weekly event hosted by Ese and Pirate. Visit them for all the guidelines and background. This week’s prompt. Motherhood On a flying visit home he arranges to meet … Continue reading →

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The Great Auk – Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on August 30, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant always be serious But sometimes he despairs for mankind He tells of the Great Auk Who with scarcely a squawk Into the dustbin of history is consigned The Haibun Ligo Challenge is a weekly event hosted by the delightfully … Continue reading →

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The Dear Green Place – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on August 12, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant always write about Glasgow So this week he has a smile on his face Please don’t ask what is it He just pays a visit Back home to The Dear Green Place This is a weekly invitation to write … Continue reading →

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Now You See Him in Kelvingrove Museum

Posted on May 7, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant quite believe it He just has another great day This time you see him In Kelvingrove Museum And Park where he and Jack go to play The museum is a Victorian marvel Chock-a-block with amazing stuff Antlers reaching so … Continue reading →

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