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Man’s Inhumanity to Man Makes Countless Thousands Mourn*
I have seen them in many parts of the world. From Scotland to Canada and the USA. From France to Australia. Each one rips at my soul. But the saddest thing about War Memorials, strangely enough, is not the heart-breaking … Continue reading
Posted in Haibun
Tagged Australia, Canada, france, great war, november 11, remembrance day, robert burns, Scotland, usa, veterans day, war memorial, world war 1
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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
Posted in france, Haibun
Tagged 3rd infantry, allied army, august 15, cavalaire sur mer, france, haiku, maquis, maures, medville, operation dragoon, us seventh army
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Carnival Day – Haibun Thinking
AnElephantCant contemplate his life here Without the pleasures of eating and drinking So he continues to scribble About all sorts of nibbles And posts it here on his blog but not Haibun Thinking In the face of mounting indifference, AnElephant … Continue reading
Posted in Daft Rhymes, Haibun
Tagged carnival, flash fiction, france, french policeman, haibun thinking, haiku, mediterranean, medville, mimosa, parade, portuguese lunch, short story, traffic jam
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French Knight – Haibun Thinking
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
A Quiet Town – Haibun
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
Posted in Daft Rhymes, Haibun
Tagged baguette, brass backing, children on bikes, drum kit, france, haiku, mediterranean, medville, otis redding, provence, tranquility, tricolour, var
6 Comments
Man’s Inhumanity to Man Makes Countless Thousands Mourn*
I have seen them in many parts of the world. From Scotland to Canada and the USA. From France to Australia. Each one rips at my soul. But the saddest thing about War Memorials, strangely enough, is not the heart-breaking … Continue reading
Posted in Haibun
Tagged Australia, Canada, france, great war, november 11, remembrance day, Scotland, usa, veterans day, war memorial, world war 1
16 Comments
The Drive – Friday Fictioneers
AnElephantCant always apologise That is not really the point of this verse But this week sadly You will see that he Exceeds wildly his allotted words But he kinda likes his wee story He does not want to make it … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Fictioneer, travel
Tagged 100 words, Aix-en-Provence, autoroute, dutch, flash fiction, france, netherlands, nice, nl plate, route nationale, short story
37 Comments
The Camp – Līgo Haībun Challenge
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
Posted in Haibun
Tagged auld alliance, edinburgh, flash fiction, france, haggis, haibun ligo challenge, haiku, old alliance, paris, Scotland, short story, versaille, vieille alliance, west linton
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Peace – The Līgo Haībun Challenge
AnElephantCant help but worry He does not want to let his friend down He hopes sweet Nightlake Has not made a mistake Līgo Haībun Challenge is no place for a clown AnElephant is invited to the Līgo Haībun Challenge. The topic … Continue reading
Posted in Haibun
Tagged Belgium, british, Canadian, cemetery, first world war, france, german, haibun challenge, haiku, the great war, william hazlittm
22 Comments
Sound Bite Fiction 