Category Archives: Haibun

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The Great Auk – Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on August 30, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant always be serious But sometimes he despairs for mankind He tells of the Great Auk Who with scarcely a squawk Into the dustbin of history is consigned The Haibun Ligo Challenge is a weekly event hosted by the delightfully … Continue reading →

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Ecstasy – Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on August 26, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant express his feelings Some things are more precious than words So he simply says That he is so often amazed By the best when he expects the worse The Haibun Ligo Challenge is a weekly event hosted by the … Continue reading →

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The Kiss – Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on August 16, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant ever forget Because the proverb so clearly says this So he is inclined To keep it in mind He must remember that a kiss is just a kiss This week’s Līgo Haībun Challenge comes once again from the perfect Penny, … Continue reading →

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Monkeys in Trees – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on August 11, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant claim to have wisdom After all he is practically wild But even he can learn So his thoughts take a turn When he listens to the words of a child This week’s Līgo Haībun Challenge comes courtesy of the wonderful … Continue reading →

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The Rock – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on July 27, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant claim he’s intelligent Some folk say he’s a kinda dumb creature But when he wants to learn He knows where to turn Mother Nature is the ultimate teacher This week’s Līgo Haībun Challenge comes once again courtesy of the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Exploratorium – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on July 21, 2013 by ceayr

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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Isipingo Beach – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on July 13, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephant has written too many words for this weeks Līgo Haībun Challenge, courtesy of the wonderful Nightlake, ably assisted by Penny and The Pirate. The prompt is ‘Lost Moments‘. This is a recollection from a time when the earth was young, … Continue reading →

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Conflict – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on July 7, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant stop having fun He thinks the Haibun Challenge is great He is filled with elation He gets inspiration From discussion with his friend The Pirate AnElephant has created this small piece for the weekly Līgo Haībun Challenge, courtesy of the … Continue reading →

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The Haze – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on June 30, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant miss the challenge again He was not in a good place last week But he is back once again To inflict some pain On Penny and the others who critique  AnElephant’s offering for the weekly Līgo Haībun Challenge, courtesy of … Continue reading →

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The Camp – Līgo Haībun Challenge

Posted on June 16, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant deny he’s a japester He does like a chuckle or two He loves when the gag is To capture the Haggis And lets the others decide what is true   AnElephant’s offering for the weekly Līgo Haībun Challenge, courtesy of … Continue reading →

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