Category Archives: france

The Great Peace 2025

Click here to hear the writer read his words: The Great Peace The pain surprises me.The rain falls steadily, but it is not the cause of the pain.The wind blows briskly, but it is not the cause of the pain. … Continue reading

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15th August 1944

15th August 1944 The little town is empty, not a soul to be seen. Le Maquis, the French Resistance movement, pass the word to the villagers and the remaining families withdraw into the foothills of the Maures. In the morning … Continue reading

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Haibun Thinking about Haibun Thinking

AnElephantCant deny it His poor old mammoth heart is sinking Al isn’t here is he He is much too busy So he has sadly but hopefully only temporarily given up Haibun Thinking AnElephant decides to continue his one-pachyderm assault on … Continue reading

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Beach Dog – Haibun

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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