Category Archives: france

Michael Jackson Live!

Posted on August 31, 2015 by

AnElephantCant claim to be the biggest fan Of this undoubtedly talented lil dude who moon-walked and twirled But between he and you He agrees that it is true We are the children and we are the world Michael Jackson Live! … Continue reading →

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Je Suis Charlie

Posted on January 11, 2015 by

Je Suis Charlie Yesterday – Saturday – in Medville, there was a tribute to Charlie Hebdo. Events like this took place in cities, towns and villages across France and, I am sure, much further afield. There will be more today. … Continue reading →

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15th August 1944

Posted on August 15, 2014 by

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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AnElephant Wrassles with Facile Sandcastles

Posted on May 23, 2014 by

AnElephantCant stay away from la plage He reclines in the sunshine with no worries or hassles What gives him great pleasure As he ponders at leisure Is watching little kiddies building mighty sandcastles They begin with a structure like a … Continue reading →

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Haibun Thinking about Haibun Thinking

Posted on May 6, 2014 by

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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Olive Olive Oh!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by

AnElephantCant say what he prefers most He loves each thing that grows and all things that live But he plans to be brave And confess that his new fave Is no longer peanuts but the magical Mediterranean olive Now it … Continue reading →

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The Bird and The Moon

Posted on January 4, 2014 by

On a recent visit to Aix–en- Provence, AnElephant visited an exhibition of artwork by the sculptor Zani. He was so enchanted by this piece – L’Oiseau et la Lune (The Bird and The Moon) – that the artist kindly sent … Continue reading →

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Beach Dog – Haibun

Posted on December 7, 2013 by

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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An Isle Beguiles AnElephant Smiles

Posted on November 22, 2013 by

AnElephantCant go on a boat trip Without thinking that he is on holiday or vacation That is an actual real rule Not just one he makes up ‘cos it’s cool So that is what he does for last week’s birthday … Continue reading →

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Un Petit Bisou* From Me to You

Posted on November 9, 2013 by

AnElephantCant hide his embarrassment He thinks he just had a very close squeak To his great surprise Two friendly French guys Give him a smile and a hug and a kiss on each cheek Now in Scotland this is considered … Continue reading →

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