Tag Archives: springtime

which way

Posted on April 17, 2021 by AnElephantCant

which way I see donkeys in a fieldand I wonderare they happywith the lives they lead I supposethat their choicesare limited they eat grassand like usthey look forwardto springprobably with the sametwinklein their eyes when I haveno more grassfrom the … Continue reading →

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how

Posted on August 30, 2020 by AnElephantCant

Click here to hear the poet read his words: how falling in love is a magical thing like springtime an inspirational start but when my tears fall like brown autumn leaves how can I mend what you’ve done to my … Continue reading →

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the wall

Posted on February 11, 2017 by AnElephantCant

Click here for a 1-minute reading of the poem: I gaze into the wintry sky where the gulls circle the moon I write the words for heartache songs but there’s no melody to the broken tune the old fountain still … Continue reading →

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birds in pairs

Posted on March 28, 2015 by AnElephantCant

a silver moon a bright blue sky the sea as dark as night trees dressed up in verdant green what colour are you inside the waves whisper across the sand the wind whispers a sigh my heart whispers a thought … Continue reading →

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springtime

Posted on May 10, 2014 by AnElephantCant

once again he goes back with his soul full of hope simply seeking a warm word or a smile but the pain and the tears start all over again he realises his trip is heartbreakingly futile because springtime in Scotland … Continue reading →

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Uncertain Smile

Posted on July 9, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant live without smiles He doesn’t think that anyone should They put a gleam in his eye Like cream on apple pie They epitomise everything good Every smile makes somebody happy It brightens each recipient’s day It makes your feelings … Continue reading →

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Yacht to See This!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by AnElephantCant

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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Oh, it’s such a perfect day, I’m glad I spent it with you

Posted on April 25, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant remember when He last spent a day quite so perfect To his great surprise He has just realised That is a synonym and a great rhyme for Jack We spend the afternoon in Queens Park Where the grass and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 6, 2013 by AnElephantCant

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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A Bad Hare Day

Posted on March 16, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant promise the truthfulness Of this tale he is going to narrate He tells of the antics And possible romantics Of the March Hare when he looks for a mate Rumour has it that he goes boxing When a pretty … Continue reading →

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