Tag Archives: mediterranean

cicadas

Posted on November 29, 2020 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: cicadas cliffssteep and rockyenclosea crescent of sandkissedby murmuring watersof sinuoussun-sparkled seaa cloudless blueMediterranean skylazesover the beachhushedby the softbut constant soundof breaking waveswhite flecked courierssand swishingpebbles tricklingrocks rumblingand yetcicadason olive and pine … Continue reading →

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Carry Out – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on April 29, 2015 by ceayr

AnElephantCant keep this a secret He sadly has never been to Barcelona It does look exquisite But if he goes to visit He doesn’t know anyone so he is all alone there Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Our … Continue reading →

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The Ripple – Haibun Thinking

Posted on November 11, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant walk on water Although he does cut quite a dash But what do you think Does he really sink Or does he simply create the most mammoth splash AnElephant makes another indefatigable assault on this great weekly challenge hosted … Continue reading →

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Prisoner of War – Haibun Thinking

Posted on June 3, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant abandon his mission So once again he gives you fair warning He may be slap dash But he has another bash At the Haibun on this beautiful Tuesday morning Yep, he is still doing it. The motivation provided by … Continue reading →

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Hill Towns – Haibun Thinking

Posted on May 27, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant claim he is supersonic But he does like to wander around Down here in Provence There is no time for yawns He gives you a glimpse of a few spectacular hill towns Yep, he is still doing it. The … Continue reading →

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A Dog in the Life – Haibun Thinking

Posted on May 20, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant always be working Some folk even accuse him of skiving That is Scots for being lazy Ah so what says he He still writes his weekly Tuesday Haibun Still motivated by the temporarily suspended Haibun Thinking produced by his … 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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The Beach – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on May 7, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant deny he loves sunshine He is happy to swim and to laze in the sand You say what he must mean is He likes girls in bikinis He shrugs his shoulders his life is just grand Once again it … Continue reading →

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Alex – Haibun Thinking

Posted on March 18, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant be funny this week The reason is not so mysterious He tells of a man He considers a friend So just this once he writes something serious AnElephant persists in attacking this great weekly challenge hosted by his friend … Continue reading →

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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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