Tag Archives: river clyde

somewhere anywhere

Posted on November 9, 2022 by AnElephantCant

somewhere anywhere you saidwith a laughlet’s gosomewhere anywhere we went to Scalpsie Baywhere the sealsfeeding in the cold dark waters of the Clydeclambered onto rocksjust to see you pass and to Lighthouse Parkwhere the eagles and ravensswooping in from the … Continue reading →

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Did July When You Said You Loved Me?

Posted on July 14, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant always be original Both his readers think that is hardly worth a mention He may be a bit of a dunce But of all thirteen or so months The seventh is his favourite he wants no misapprehension July is … Continue reading →

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Paradise – Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on September 16, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant ever stop dreaming He can’t keep the smile from his eyes For what it is worth He knows here on earth Is where we can find Paradise The Ligo Haibun Challenge is a weekly event hosted by the wonderful … Continue reading →

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The Clockwork Orange – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on July 22, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant always be funny Sometimes he enjoys being mysterious But this piece is neither It builds up to a fever He hopes that it is not too serious This is a weekly invitation to write a short piece of fiction … Continue reading →

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A Castle in the Sky

Posted on June 6, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant tell you how much fun he has When he visits Dumbarton Castle It sits high on a rock It is quite a walk It most certainly is worth the hassle This volcanic plug is shaped like AnElephant A fact … Continue reading →

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Down by the Ri-ver-side

Posted on May 23, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant believe he has never Written about the Riverside Museum before Beautifully situated at the side Of the great River Clyde It is a haunt he and Jack both adore And now the bold duo are ecstatic They have one … Continue reading →

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See The Pyramids Across The Clyde

Posted on May 21, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant understand lots of cool things He goes to this park regularly But on his last visit He sees this – what is it It isn’t something you can easily carry It doesn’t cost a fortune to build it It … Continue reading →

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Pardon me boys, is that the Cat that Chewed your new Shoes?*

Posted on March 25, 2013 by AnElephantCant

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 →

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