Tag Archives: torture

Wedding Day Blues

Posted on October 18, 2020 by AnElephantCant

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Wedding Day Blues the ice was cracked and spikythe glass was smashed and greenthe water black and filthybut her hands were soft and clean he was tall and wore a soft … Continue reading →

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time difference

Posted on October 8, 2016 by AnElephantCant

Click here to hear a reading of the poem: at first I think perhaps you’re the right one but I’m aware I have no point of reference we seem to have no common culture we can never overcome the time … Continue reading →

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Torture – Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on October 5, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant forget his childhood When he travels to so many schools It is never easy to be Big and grey – you see To be different is to break the first rule The Ligo Haibun Challenge is a weekly event … Continue reading →

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The Castle – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on July 15, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant forget this view He saw it just before he crossed over When he visited his pal Our host here Big Al Who has a house under the White Cliffs of Dover This is a weekly invitation to write a … Continue reading →

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A Marriage of Inconvenience

Posted on August 8, 2012 by AnElephantCant

The ice was cracked and spiky The glass was smashed and green The water black and filthy But her hands were soft and clean He was tall and wore a soft felt hat He stood in front of the TV … Continue reading →

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