Tag Archives: san francisco

fragment of love

Posted on February 1, 2020 by AnElephantCant

Click here to hear the poet read his words: fragment of love I still recall the first night in an airport long ago you brushed my cheek you promised that I’d always have a fragment of your love the river … Continue reading →

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San Francisco

Posted on November 16, 2019 by AnElephantCant

Click here to hear the poet read his words: San Francisco I met her once upon a time in San Francisco the city of love and peace and for the time that we spent together my heart to my surprise … Continue reading →

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beauty

Posted on February 18, 2017 by AnElephantCant

Click here to hear this 100-second poem read aloud: beauty this poet can’t possibly define beauty I am not sure if anyone can what makes the heart sing depends on so many things whether you’re a poet a woman or … Continue reading →

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The Holiday – Flash Fiction

Posted on March 26, 2015 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant forget his USA trip He visits there just a year or two ago Of all the wonderful places Where he meets smiling faces The old hippy best loves San Francisco AnElephant is invited by the lovely, and Priceless, Joy to … Continue reading →

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Isle Be Loving You Always

Posted on April 21, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant stay away from interesting islands He is so happy to be surrounded by sea You have to go on a boat Or a plane please take note When he disembarks he knows he is free An island can be … 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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Exploratorium – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on July 21, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AHippyElephantCant hide his excitement He recognises a place he has been man He is all too aware It is difficult to share The memories of beauty and love he groks at that scene man This week’s Līgo Haībun Challenge comes courtesy … Continue reading →

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Beauty by the Beast

Posted on July 18, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant possibly define beauty He is not sure if anyone can What makes your heart sing Depends on so many things Whether you’re AnElephant a woman or a man There are those who perceive beauty everywhere Every goose every wave … Continue reading →

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Inspiration – the Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on April 29, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant deny he is excited This challenge whets his imagination He is sure you can see He does not need Fantasy For him reality provides enough Inspiration Time for the next Līgo Haībun Challenge. The topic for this week (starting … Continue reading →

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Lazy Hazy Freezy Days of Summer

Posted on April 22, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant live without sunshine Perhaps because he is growing old Although it is now spring He still needs something To keep out the interminable cold Maybe he should pop back to San Fran And spend some more time on the … Continue reading →

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