Tag Archives: france

Le Crunch – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on July 15, 2015 by ceayr

Friday Fictioneers is a weekly challenge hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the doyenne of what I call Sound Bite Fiction. She sets the standard I aspire to. The idea here is to write a story of around 100 words based … Continue reading →

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Medville Matters is here!

Posted on June 25, 2015 by ceayr

It is always an exciting moment when the box arrives. This contains 20 copies of the book, the publisher’s gift to the author. And some PR material, flyers and bookmarks. Not bad for countless hours of toiling over a hot … Continue reading →

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Man’s Inhumanity to Man Makes Countless Thousands Mourn*

Posted on November 11, 2014 by ceayr

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 →

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15th August 1944

Posted on August 15, 2014 by ceayr

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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Carnival Day – Haibun Thinking

Posted on May 13, 2014 by ceayr

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 →

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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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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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Man’s Inhumanity to Man Makes Countless Thousands Mourn*

Posted on November 11, 2013 by ceayr

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 →

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The Drive – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on June 27, 2013 by ceayr

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 →

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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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