donmatthewspoetry

Seconds-Split

From mind down to my fingertips Thoughts, in seconds-split Then fingers to the keyboard Things slow down just a bit From board into my hard drive Once more in seconds-split Press ‘Publish’, up the wire 10,000 seconds-split Australia to northern hemisphere 10,000 miles Don Matthews May 2020

Cock a doodle doo

I write for my amusement It might amuse you too If it does then tag along Cock a doodle doo Don Matthews May 2020

Prayer and God Will Protect Me From Corona

Trump calls for churches to open – regardless. “In America we need more prayer, not less” Must go to my church coming Sunday Be close with my people and pray To God who’ll protect me and save me And keep corona virus away Attending my church’s more important More important than staying at home MyContinue reading “Prayer and God Will Protect Me From Corona”

A Good Stand-Up Comic

A good stand-up comic creates Tension then relieves it in one Challenging racism and ignorance And stereotypes, while on the run What do you call an Aboriginal woman flying a plane? A pilot Tension created. Tension relieved. Don Matthews August 2018

My Neurons Now Want Cap N

When I first met Thalia, I referred to her as muse Thalia She was not happy. She thought she was more special than just your ordinary garden-variety muse. She wanted Muse Thalia. Knowing how important it is to keep one’s muse happy I obliged. Anyhow, my neurons think they might try it now. What’s thatContinue reading “My Neurons Now Want Cap N”

What’s Life Without a Bit of Fun?

Don Matthews May 2020

Preparing for the arrival of our family at our humble Bloggers Vale abode

My work is a mixture of fantasy, imagination, offbeat poetry and humour. If you like what I do come along for the ride. I like experimenting and trying out new things. Some things work, some things don’t. As with any experiment. I come with collection of characters I have developed over time. As they willContinue reading “Preparing for the arrival of our family at our humble Bloggers Vale abode”

They Came, They Saw, They Concreted (Nothing much has changed Joni)

This track into town is so bendy Trying to avoid all the trees Our car’s getting rattly and dusty Mr Politician what can you do please? (Because I want to get re-elected) And seen as a pro-active type To the Minister of Roads I have given Your request, and your problem, your plight Thankyou MrContinue reading “They Came, They Saw, They Concreted (Nothing much has changed Joni)”

T and T

Some of my verse is quite flippant Some of it’s flippantly not Others are quite deadly serious Much of it’s twiddle and twat Agreed… What? Go home… Don Matthews May 2020

My Neurons are Waking Up from Lockdown

My neurons are waking up from lockdown Jeez, how will I cope with the rush? My bod has been locked down a whole month Now looking for new pastures, lush Imagine my problem dear bloggers When neurons start spying this lush They’re gonna rev up into overdrive I hope I survive in the rush They’veContinue reading “My Neurons are Waking Up from Lockdown”