We thought it real importantTo build it as a throneHelps bring on the movement(And here endeth my pome) …. Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Monthly Archives: December 2020
Flashback – ‘Runaway’ Del Shannon (1961)
Charles Weedon Westover, known by his stage name Del Shannon, was an American singer/songwriter. He suffered from depression and committed suicide by rifle gunshot in 1990 Lyrics at end As I walk along, I wonderA-what went wrong with our loveA love that was so strong And as I still walk on, I think ofThe thingsContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Runaway’ Del Shannon (1961)”
Maidenfly
I enjoy exploring the genre of nonsense and absurd. I was at the pond watching maidenflies. It all started there I just have seen a maidenfly Hover o’er the waterNot a sound it did makeI then thought, should I oughta? Hear a sound?…. Then I saw anotherHover o’er the groundMaking such a racket(A freight-train sorta sound)Continue reading “Maidenfly”
Stan the Toilet Builder (and Mate)
Stan the toilet builderBuilt the toilet firstHis mate then built the holderWhich made the matter worse Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020
To err is human To blame it on someone else is even more human
Musicians Then and Now – Guitarist/Singer Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton is a British singer/guitaristFirst video in Cream – Crossroads – written by Robert Johnson 1936Second video same song years later with John Mayer Don MatthewsNovember 2020
Bridge
Our bridge attracts the touristsAt sunset thereaboutWhy the great attractionWe just can’t figure out? Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Flashback – ‘I’m a Believer’ Monkees (1967)
The Monkees are an American rock and pop band of actor/musicians. Conceived in 1965 by television producers specifically for the situation comedy series The Monkees They didn’t lip sync on the records. Despite being put together by producers for a TV show, they were talented as actors singers and musicians: which is why they won their auditions,Continue reading “Flashback – ‘I’m a Believer’ Monkees (1967)”
Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies – Adorable or Absurd?
I had never heard such a thing as kindergarten graduation ceremonies existed until recently. Let’s look in on little Billy as he prepares for his graduation I am a little kindy boyReady to move onGraduation time is hereGown and cap I’ll don Worked hard I have and now canCount to 1, 2, 3And alphabet IContinue reading “Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies – Adorable or Absurd?”
KBO
In the next year 21When things all pear-shaped goRemember Churchill’s dictum“We must just KBO” Scroll down….. (Keep Buggering On) Don MatthewsDecember 2020