Tag Archives: orange juice

Full Moon – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on February 23, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant just knock up a story Except when a friend asks him to do it This may be quite obscure But he is pretty sure That both his smart readers will quickly see through it This is a weekly invitation … Continue reading →

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Black and White and Red All Over

Posted on December 27, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant help being colour blind It isn’t as bad as being flatulent or dead But he is just back from Italy Where quite unconditionally His breakfast croissant is served with Orange Juice that is RED Perhaps for some of you … Continue reading →

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AnElephantCant Be A Mere Cat

Posted on October 24, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant see in the dark There is a very good reason for that Though he eats lots of carrots And very few parrots He can’t purr or have whiskers or the night sight of a cat AnElephantCant sit up and … Continue reading →

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Leaving San Francisco Blues

Posted on March 7, 2013 by AnElephantCant

Union Square the last morning He breakfasts on orange juice and croissants But something is wrong The sunshine is gone San Francisco softly weeps The artists have packed up and gone home The sky is cloudy grey and low Can … Continue reading →

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The Straw that Broke AnElephant’s Back

Posted on February 19, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant get over some bad news He confesses that this has not thrilled him He has to own up He’s not very grown up Now he’s been told bendy straws are for children You may ask yourself the obvious question … Continue reading →

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Breakfast in America

Posted on December 31, 2012 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant argue that breakfast In the US is a substantial meal In Scotland our porridge Fills us up for a forage But over here the choices make AnElephant’s head reel The waiting staff are always so friendly Good morning and … Continue reading →

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