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The Most Beautiful Person in the World – Haibun Thinking

Posted on March 4, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant ignore nature’s beauty Rainbows and butterflies and sunsets But when he looks back in time To when he is in his prime He finds a moment AnElephant never forgets AnElephant persists in attacking this great weekly challenge hosted by … Continue reading →

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Christmas in the Village – Haibun Thinking

Posted on February 25, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant stop being excited Today’s prompt is from a true genius So he is cavorting Thinking about Horton AnElephant worships the wondrous Dr Seuss AnElephant again tries this great weekly challenge hosted by his friend Al. Please take a moment … Continue reading →

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French Knight – Haibun Thinking

Posted on February 18, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant wear shining armour He can not compete at the joustings But each week without fail He tells a wee tale Because he always has so much to say about things AnElephant again tries this great weekly challenge hosted by … Continue reading →

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Art for Art’s Sake – Haibun Thinking

Posted on February 11, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant decide what to write here Al does not give him a prompt But wonders never cease He knocks out this piece And hopes you like this week’s attempt AnElephant again tries this great weekly challenge hosted by his friend … Continue reading →

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Angels and Mermaids – Haibun Thinking

Posted on February 4, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant deny it He sees this week’s choices and his old heart sings He feels he must warn you He chooses the artwork from Anja And says thank you to Sally of the appropriately named MyBeautifulThings AnElephant again tries this … Continue reading →

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Tam o’ Shanter – Haibun Thinking Weekly Challenge

Posted on January 28, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant explain it The older he gets the more he learns So one more time He knocks out a wee rhyme In the knowledge he can never write poetry quite like Robert Burns AnElephant enjoys this challenge hosted by his … Continue reading →

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Life is Short – Haibun Thinking Weekly Challenge

Posted on January 22, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant write this on time He is kinda busy yesterday Instead of this post He travels down the coast And spends a day wandering around old St Tropez So, as a junior member of the supporting cast in Al’s brilliant … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Town – Haibun

Posted on January 2, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant stand loud noises He even has a quite quiet and hushful trumpet There is no standing ovation When to his great consternation The giraffe next door acquires a drum kit A Quiet Town The fountain under the lights reflects … Continue reading →

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Christmas Haibun

Posted on December 21, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant forget Santa time So he writes this piece of whimsy He is still plotting To hang up his stocking Although he does not have a chimney Xmas in Isipingo Life in South Africa in 1958 is quite different from … Continue reading →

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Beach Dog – Haibun

Posted on December 7, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant always be amusing Although he does like to supply apple pie fun So since it is Saturday He decides to just play And write himself a thoughtful wee Haibun Beach Dog He sits wriggling his toes in the sand, … Continue reading →

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