Tag Archives: Paris

Eric – Haibun Thinking

Posted on November 4, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant forget he is Scottish Though he rarely wears tartan or turns heads in the kilt Although not overly compliant He writes of a true giant And not MyBeautifulThings picture of folk up on stilts AnElephant makes another importunate assault … Continue reading →

Posted in Daft Rhymes, haibun | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

forgetting

Posted on November 1, 2014 by AnElephantCant

the sun cowers behind black rain clouds the sky appears more blue the wind moans through the pine trees perhaps they are all missing you the waves sweep up regardless wipe the sand clear of every clue the pebbles rumble … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Flight of Fancy – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on August 10, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant drive an aeroplane He is not designed to be a pilot He has got such big ears And from what he hears Pilots who fly lots quite often hit the high spots This is a weekly invitation to write a short piece … Continue reading →

Posted in Daft Rhymes, Other Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Lamplight – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on February 5, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant claim to be smart He is rarely accused of being too bright But when he sees this pic It all seems to click Perhaps he at last sees the light Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Where The … Continue reading →

Posted in Daft Rhymes, Friday Fictioneer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 71 Comments

I Love Paris – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on December 26, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant climb up a tower Although he likes to see all the nice lights The problem is He gets in a tizz He does not have a good head for heights Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Where romantic … Continue reading →

Posted in Daft Rhymes, Friday Fictioneer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

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 →

Posted in haibun | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

A Roof with a View – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on April 28, 2013 by AnElephantCant

 AnElephantCant do the Danse Macabre He decides to abandon that genre To lighten the mood He feels that he should Do a twirl and sing a silly wee song  See here for Alastair’s Blog, the picture below is this week’s … Continue reading →

Posted in humour, Other Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Over The Land Is April, Over My Heart A Rose*

Posted on April 6, 2013 by AnElephantCant

APRIL AnElephantCant believe this is Springtime Although we are now several days into April He can’t speak for you But his tootsies are blue The cold winds of bleak winter stay chill The name may come from ‘aperire’ Which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Daft Rhymes, humour | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

AnElephant Left His Heart in San Francisco

Posted on December 21, 2012 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant stay here forever Although he certainly will come back again From the very first day His soul soars away This is the coolest place he has ever been He has seen great cities and been lots of great places … Continue reading →

Posted in Daft Rhymes, humour | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Bridge Over Untroubled Water

Posted on December 18, 2012 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant contain his excitement His enthusiasm is somewhat endearing He fulfils a wish Sees the Golden Gate Bridge An astonishing feat of engineering AnElephant will not bore you with details As only AnElephant can But he just has to mention … Continue reading →

Posted in Daft Rhymes, humour | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments