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Portland window
I gaze from the hotel window at downtown sidewalks slick with rain I know that soon I must leave Portland and that I won’t be back again the city sleeps on deep within me its beauty reaches for my soul … Continue reading
On Being Nomadic – Haibun Thinking
AnElephantCant deny he gets restless You might even describe him as a nomad He is peripatetic But he trusts not emetic And his life as the Scots say is still no’ bad AnElephant makes another indecipherable assault on this great … Continue reading
Conflict – Līgo Haībun Challenge
AnElephantCant stop having fun He thinks the Haibun Challenge is great He is filled with elation He gets inspiration From discussion with his friend The Pirate AnElephant has created this small piece for the weekly Līgo Haībun Challenge, courtesy of the … Continue reading
Posted in haibun
Tagged chess, chessmen, conan doyle, dr watson, flash fiction, franz kafka, haibun, haiku, julius caesar, la gare, Līgo Haībun Challenge, oregon, pirate, portland, short story, writing
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AnElephant Makes the World Go Round
AnElephantCant claim he’s been everywhere This world is an enormous place But he gathers his thoughts Remembers one or two spots Where it’s best if he does not show his face He has family all over the US Here’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Daft Rhymes
Tagged all over the world, australia, didgeridoo, France, kilt, le vieux port, marseille, new south wales, oregon, oz, pachyderm, portland, scotland, tartan, ten thousand miles
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Pardon me boys, is that the Cat that Chewed your new Shoes?*
AnElephantCant keep on walking forever He doesn’t want to wear out his shoes He is just a big boy So his face beams with joy When his journey means he goes on choo choos It certainly should not surprise either … Continue reading
Posted in Daft Rhymes, humour
Tagged Alps, amiens, amtrak, australia, calais, chemin de fer, choo choo, columbia river gorge, damperton-sur-leven, erskine bridge, France, glasgow, iron horse, italy, mont blanc, oregon, portland, river clyde, sydney, ter mer ter vert, train
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Dark Window
He gazes from the hotel window At downtown sidewalks slick with rain He knows that soon he must leave Portland And that he won’t be back again The city sleeps on deep within him Its beauty reaches for his soul … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged city sleeps, dark house, downtown sidewalks, half-remembered, hotel window, oregon, portland, silent wings
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The Voodoo that Doughnuts Do
AnElephantCant forget all the good times He enjoys in the Pacific North West But some things are special Very nearly celestial And this is one he remembers the best Now he does more than once mention breakfast He eats pancakes … Continue reading
Caledonia Dreaming on Such a Winter’s Day
AnElephantCant stay any longer For the past 12 weeks he aimlessly roams Up and down the West Coast Delighting his hosts But the time comes when he must return home He has enough memories to last several lifetimes Enough friends … Continue reading
Posted in Daft Rhymes, humour, travel
Tagged california, canada, coeur d'alene, columbia river, idaho, north america, oregon, portland, san francisco, seattle, snake river, spokane, trans-atlantic, united states of america, usa, vancouver bc, washington, willamette river, willamette valley
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The Art of the Matter in Portland, Oregon
AnElephantCant deny he loves Portland This city is quickly close to his heart Two rivers more bridges Than he can count on his digits And most impressive by far is the street art The variety here is amazing Whether recycled … Continue reading
Posted in Daft Rhymes, humour, travel
Tagged bruce west, chinese mythology, da tung, fountain, green man, mel katz, mural, oregon, portland, sculpture, shang dynasty, statue, xi'an bao bao
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AnElephant Stay Or He Gone?
AnElephantCant stay forever in Portland Although he adores this quite magical city It is an absolute jewel The folks are so cool And the buildings and street art so pretty This city is the largest in Oregon He is relieved … Continue reading
Posted in Daft Rhymes, humour, travel
Tagged columbia, naito, oregon, oregon symphony, parkway, portland, powells, white stag, willamette
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