August 2021 – Page 15 – Flippant, Comic, and Serious

Still Standing – Just

Withstood the heat and mighty wind(But knocked me round a bit)I thought I saw a mushroomThen wondered what I’d hit?…. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

I Like a Bit of Insanity

I like a bit of insanityEvery now and thenA ride just up the riverBut not right round the bend Don MatthewsJuly 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘A Horse With No Name’ America

America is an American rock band that was formed in London in 1970 by Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek and Gerry Beckley. The trio met as sons of US Air Force personnel stationed in London, where they began performing live. Achieving significant popularity in the 1970s, the trio was famous for its close vocal harmonies and light acoustic folk rock sound. The group continues to record materialContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘A Horse With No Name’ America”

Blessed by the Holy Ghost

I am unique in buildingsUnique I, yes, can boastMy plan devised in heavenBlessed by the Holy Ghost…. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Iver Johnson

Mummy’s given us a new toyDummy it is notShe said play any game you wantBe careful, don’t get shot What does she mean dolly?…. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Ruins

I’m looking at the ruinsCaused by many bombsShit! what was that just went by?With such cool aplomb?….. The work of Kevin Weir. Old images transformed into surreal stories Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Rocking Chair

I am a lovely rocking chairComplete with place to sitWhenever people sit in meWhy do they all say shit?…. Stan?……. Yes boss?……. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Stan Designs a Lecture Room

They asked me to designA lecture room to teachA subject which was new to themAnd bit beyond their reach I did it…. And the subject was…….. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Segregation

I’m waiting at the counterFor my bacon/eggsThe counter’s segregatedBlacks treated like dregs…. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Pearl’s a Singer’ Elke Brooks (1977)

Elke Brooks is an English singer known for ‘Pearl’s a Singer’ Lyrics at end Pearl’s a singer She stands up when she plays the piano In a nightclub Pearl’s a singer She sings songs for the lost and the lonely Her job is entertaining folks Singing songs and telling jokes In a nightclub Pearl’s aContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Pearl’s a Singer’ Elke Brooks (1977)”