Tag Archives: mediterranean

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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For Whom the Bell Tolls – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on February 20, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant be on time this week His life does not fit into compartments So he apologises And as the sun rises He continues to search for a new apartment Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Where our appealing hostess … 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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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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The Calanque – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on January 8, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant sit still for too long He has itchy feet and just loves to rove He pauses briefly here so He can let you all know A calanque is a steep-sided rocky cove Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. … 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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The Fisherman – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on December 18, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant swim like a dolphin His trunk and his tusks are too thick So you know that he oughta Stay out of the water He has all the buoyancy of a brick Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Where … Continue reading →

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Sea Wall – Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on November 29, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant swim like a dolphin He can’t even swim like an otter But when he sees waves and foam He feels quite at home AnElephant is happiest when he is by the water The Haibun Ligo Challenge is a weekly … Continue reading →

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Like a Fish – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on October 30, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant wait to go home He is currently in Scotland where it is not so sunny So till he gets back to the Med He makes this wee tale in his head He thinks it is cool to write something … Continue reading →

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