I’m lying on the sofa Staring at the wall Trapped here by this lockdown Having such a ball Been staring days and many hours At mark that’s on the wall Been wondering what to do about it Wondering at all Lockdown’s been and gone now Time spent with my friend mark Gave me endless entertainmentContinue reading “My Friend Mark”
Author Archives: donmatthewspoetry
Poet donny matthews
My name is donny matthews donny with a d I’ve signed my poem (in line 2) For posterity I hope I will go down as Poet donny m Cos no-one that I know of Lower caps name them modigliani…. wot?…. Signeddonny m
Feet Science
If you test the depth of water Do yourself a treat Don’t forget the science involved And test it with both feet Don MatthewsJune 2020
Too Many People. Cracks are Appearing at Last
One of the reasons for Covid’s Destruction worldwide (and so vast) Is too many people, overcrowding Cracks are appearing at last Animal populations that breed fast Out of control, if not culled By us, or by nature, turn plague-like Rapidly get out of control In this regard we are no different Reduction of population’s aContinue reading “Too Many People. Cracks are Appearing at Last”
One Verse Ditties. By Design
My poems are quite simple Just a verse or two Designed that way so that they don’t Take too long to read for you Don MatthewsJune 2020
We’re Pretty Smart in Australia
Researchers have discovered a way here Of increasing our speed (internet) A million times faster than present A million times what we now get They use what they call is a microcomb (pictured) (Don’t think it’s to do with your hair) Then again I’m not scientifically-minded A faster internet’s all I care Don MatthewsJune 2020Continue reading “We’re Pretty Smart in Australia”
My Coffee’s Just Inspired Me
Just finished my nice coffee Foam collapsed inside (Thought this might just interest you) My observation side A true poet…. Just finished reading paper (64 today) No it’s not my birthday Pages read, OK? Amazing! poet… I’m full of bright ideas today Coffee, paper, yep Fired up for my posting spin Watch out Johnny DeppContinue reading “My Coffee’s Just Inspired Me”
They’re Educational…
The government (UK) in last decade Has closed libraries (800) down But says racist statues will stay up Because they’re educational…. “But those statues teach us about our past, with all its faults. To tear them down would be to lie about our history, and impoverish the education of generations to come.” (Boris Johnson) DonContinue reading “They’re Educational…”
Things Have Changed Peter. Sorry
Peter, I’m having to ban your Sketch about one-legged Dud In this day and age it’s just not on Making fun, dragging amputees through mud But Mr Television Producer To me it’s bizarre, strange Here from my grave I just shake my head, sigh It’s 2020 now, things have changed Today, Peter, we must beContinue reading “Things Have Changed Peter. Sorry”
Poet Don Report for Monday
I’m sitting in a cafe Cappuccino yum Reading morning paper Sitting on my bum End of report PD
Flippant, Comic, and Serious 