Tag Archives: christmas

do you believe

Posted on March 18, 2017 by

Click here to hear this poem read aloud by the poet: do you believe do you still believe in Santa Claus and hang your stocking every Christmas do you recall the present you gave me your heart gift-wrapped in kisses … Continue reading →

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Santa on the Med – Haibun Thinking

Posted on December 30, 2014 by

AnElephantCant get excited about Christmas He is now so far from his beautiful boy But in Medville it is fun To see Santa run And the kiddies all react with great joy AnElephant makes another unseasonable assault on this great … Continue reading →

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Do They Know It’s Xmas – Haibun Thinking

Posted on December 23, 2014 by

AnElephantCant make a rhyme this week It seems he just isn’t inclined It’s that time of year Which traditionally brings good cheer So perhaps he has too much on his mind AnElephant makes another uninspired assault on this great weekly … Continue reading →

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Bah Humbug – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on December 17, 2014 by

AnElephantCant always be energetic Sometimes he feels kinda listless Perhaps he is frightened By all the excitement AnElephant knows it is nearly Christmas Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Sultry seasonal storyteller Rochelle throws a party for festive fablers. … Continue reading →

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Christmas in the Village – Haibun Thinking

Posted on February 25, 2014 by

AnElephantCant stop being excited Today’s prompt is from a true genius So he is cavorting Thinking about Horton AnElephant worships the wondrous Dr Seuss AnElephant again tries this great weekly challenge hosted by his friend Al. Please take a moment … Continue reading →

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Little House Christmas Reminisces

Posted on December 25, 2013 by

The little House is quite excited As she fondly reminisces She asks her friend the little Kennel Do you remember what we did last Christmas? We had such fun little Kennel says So let’s cook more delicious dishes All our … Continue reading →

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AnElephant and a Sanity Clause

Posted on December 24, 2013 by

AnElephantCant stay calm when it’s Xmas If anything he acts even dafter As the seasonal bells jingle He feels his tactile trunk tingle And his ears flap with joy at the laughter He hopes this Xmas will be a white … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cheer – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on December 22, 2013 by

AnElephantCant hide his excitement and confusion He looks forward but he also reminisces He knows Santa will come Even though he doesn’t have a lum* So he wishes both his readers a very Merry Christmas This is a weekly invitation … Continue reading →

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Christmas Haibun

Posted on December 21, 2013 by

AnElephantCant forget Santa time So he writes this piece of whimsy He is still plotting To hang up his stocking Although he does not have a chimney Xmas in Isipingo Life in South Africa in 1958 is quite different from … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of a White Elephant ….

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

AnElephantCant stay calm when it’s Xmas If anything he acts even dafter As the seasonal bells jingle He feels his tactile trunk tingle And his ears flap with joy at the laughter He hopes this Xmas will be a white … Continue reading →

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