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Posted on October 30, 2022 by AnElephantCant

if ifyou were to walk the broad beachesbetween the rivers Ayr and Doonand farther to Greenan Castlegazing across the broad firthof the historic Clydetowards the the Isle of Arranwhere the Sleeping Warriorslumbers foreverin the rugged peaksand see before younot a … Continue reading →

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Contrary January’s Imaginary Quandary

Posted on January 25, 2016 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant solve his dilemma He finds himself in a pickle-filled quandary Tries the Nickel and Dime Can’t buy a good rhyme To start this absolutely brilliant blog about January AnElephant isn’t a big fan of Astrology So there is one … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Rabbie

Posted on January 25, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant write poetry like Rabbie But then of course nobody can It is almost a crime To pen this silly rhyme As a tribute to an exceptional man January 25th is the birthday of Scotland’s National Bard, the much-loved Robert … Continue reading →

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Walking the Dog – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on January 15, 2014 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant get tired of walking Whether on a beach or down by the river Or up a high hill Where he finds it a thrill To discover he can see forever and ever Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. … Continue reading →

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A Cautionary Quandary for January

Posted on January 10, 2013 by AnElephantCant

AnElephantCant solve his dilemma He finds himself in a quandary Tries the Nickel and Dime Can’t buy a good rhyme To start this brilliant blog about January AnElephant isn’t a big fan of Astrology So there is one thing that … Continue reading →

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