Category Archives: Daft Rhymes

Hallowe’en 2025

Posted on October 31, 2025 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Hallowe’enaw Scotland’s scary myths and legendsfae Tam o Shanter tae Sawney Beancreep and slither yince mair fae the shadowseach year the nicht o Hallowe’en (interlude) nae bairn can contain their excitementas … Continue reading →

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Excrement – Weekend Writing Prompt

Posted on December 26, 2020 by ceayr

A word prompt to get your creativity flowing this weekend. How you use the prompt is up to you. Write a piece of flash fiction, a poem, a chapter for your novel…anything you like. Or take the challenge below – … Continue reading →

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The Mall – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on June 24, 2015 by ceayr

AnElephantCant say he enjoys shopping This is not too hard for him to admit He can never buy shoes Or pants that are loose And it is impossible to find a hat that will fit Once again it is Friday Fictioneer … Continue reading →

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Dream Home – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on June 17, 2015 by ceayr

AnElephantCant always be happy There are days when he feels doom and gloom But like great chandeliers He flaps his big ears And his humour brightens the most dreary of rooms Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Our leading … Continue reading →

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After Linda – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on June 10, 2015 by ceayr

AnElephantCant claim he’s a chef Which is surprising for a chap of his mettle He leaves most food uncut Prefers to munch a peanut AnElephantCant boil a kettle Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Our charismatic culinarist Rochelle heats … Continue reading →

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Buccaneer – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on June 3, 2015 by ceayr

AnElephantCant be a pirate He is not the scariest dude on the whole Spanish Main He makes folk walk the plank They wave and shout thanks Then climb up and dive off again Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. … Continue reading →

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Tear Drops – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on May 20, 2015 by ceayr

AnElephantCant go out in the rain Although he thinks water is really cool stuff to drink He likes to splash in his bath Have a bit of a laugh But he worries in case it makes his trunk shrink Once … Continue reading →

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The Field – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on May 13, 2015 by ceayr

AnElephantCant grow crops He does not have what you call green fingers But you can be sure He has first class manure Although boy oh boy that pong really lingers Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Our ambitious agricultural … Continue reading →

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The Tap – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on May 6, 2015 by ceayr

AnElephantCant take to water He can never be compared to a duck He thinks it’s now time For a really awful rhyme Yep AnElephant swims like a rock Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time. Our divine Water Diviner Rochelle … 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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