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Monthly Archives: June 2022

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (ship breaking)

Breaking down ships a dangerous occupation

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 13, 2022Posted inLittle-known factsTags:ship breaking2 Comments on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (ship breaking)

The Passionate Photographer

I am a photo-ographerA hobby which I likeYou could say I’m addicted(You can think what you like)…. Don MatthewsJune 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 13, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:architecture, house, humour, photography, poetry4 Comments on The Passionate Photographer

Jeez

I bought myself a new fan(On couch I’d just laid down)To feel the nice cool breezes Wafting round and round…. My mum she in did hurryI leapt off couch quick prontoThe cat went into spasmsWhich way to go did not know Don MatthewsJune 2022 Poor cat. This was not Priscilla……

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 13, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:cat, fan, humour, poetry2 Comments on Jeez

Boulder

We’re into modern artNovel, off the shoulderThis one did appeal to usA different sort of boulder…. Don MatthewsJune 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 12, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:boulder, humour, poetryLeave a comment on Boulder

Loved Once, Now Abandoned

Everyone loved meOnce long agoThen they all leftWhy I don’t know?…. Don MatthewsJune 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 12, 2022Posted inAbandoned placesTags:abandoned, chernobyl, poetry, school library2 Comments on Loved Once, Now Abandoned

No Longer You’re a Young Thing

Remember which is forwardAnd which is reverse dearNo longer you’re a young thing(Yes, that’s the wheel you steer)…. Thank you dear…… Don MatthewsJune 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 12, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:crash, humour, poetry, shop1 Comment on No Longer You’re a Young Thing

Stan the Label Applicator

I’ve had a lot of practiceWhere labels need to goWhere everyone can read themIs where they need to go…. Don MatthewsJune 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 12, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, labels, poetry, stan2 Comments on Stan the Label Applicator

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (chimney sweep)

3 yr-old chimney sweep

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 12, 2022Posted inLittle-known factsTags:chimney sweep3 Comments on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (chimney sweep)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Hollywood black cat audition)

Hollywood Black Cat Audition 1961

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 12, 2022Posted inLittle-known factsTags:audition, black cat, hollywood2 Comments on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Hollywood black cat audition)

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Ring

Write something incorporating the word ‘ring’. Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO RING On each one of my handsI have (yep yep) five fingsWhat a lucky boy am IRing-a-ding-a-ding DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 12, 2022Posted inFandango's One Word ChallengeTags:fingers, hand, humour, poetryLeave a comment on Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Ring

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