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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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A Cautionary Quandary for January

Posted on January 10, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant solve his dilemma He finds himself in a quandary Tries the Nickel and Dime Can’t buy a good rhyme To start this brilliant blog about January AnElephant isn’t a big fan of Astrology So there is one thing that … Continue reading →

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Robert Burns

Posted on July 21, 2012 by AnElephantCant

Today is the 216th anniversary of the death of Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Bard and, perhaps, most loved figure. It is clearly a moment for contemplation rather than celebration. So we simply include some words from Oor Rabbie, who believed … Continue reading →

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To a Toothache

Posted on July 10, 2012 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant write verse like Oor Rabbie In comparison he’s just a big fake They have one thing in common They prefer embalming To suffering the dreaded toothache Now Rabbie was never a doctor He couldn’t cure colds coughs or sneezes … Continue reading →

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