Tag Archives: spring

Yacht to See This!

AnElephantCant wait longer for springtime The weather in Scotland is still pretty bleak So far this year All the places near here Have had about one day of sunshine each week The trees at last have some blossom This must … Continue reading

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

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

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The Long March to Spring

AnElephantCant tell you how excited he is About just what this third month can bring He casts off his thick socks On the March Equinox Because that is allegedly the first day of spring On the 31st there is a … Continue reading

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The Tree Musketeers

AnElephantCant hide his enjoyment There are so many things make him pleased Yo-yos and Pawpaws Cuckoos and Crab Claws But there are few things as wonderful as Trees Some trees have quite spiky sharp needles They are Evergreens also called … Continue reading

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Autumn Rhymes With Bottom to AnElephant’s Delight!

AnElephantCant hide his elation This morning just makes his heart sing Although it is Autumn He gets up off his bottom And strolls in the sunshine as though it were Spring Ben Lomond can be seen in the distance Its … Continue reading

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Owed to Autumn – 1p

With thanks and sincere apologies to John Keats (1795 – 1821), an English Romantic poet, who clearly did nothing to deserve that his beautiful words be treated so badly. Season of mixed and muddled metaphors Not even sure what you … Continue reading

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