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From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Cincinnati subway build)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things Soil covered back over

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 17, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:subwayLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Cincinnati subway build)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (umbrellas for shade)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 17, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:umbrellasLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (umbrellas for shade)

FCS Daily Music Video ‘Swanee River Boogie’ Dr John

Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. (November 20, 1941 – June 6, 2019), better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter. His music was influenced by New Orleans blues, jazz, funk, and R&B

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 17, 2023Posted inDaily music videoTags:dr john, swanee river boogieLeave a comment on FCS Daily Music Video ‘Swanee River Boogie’ Dr John

Desert Eatery

I used to be so popularPeople flocked to eatAbandoned and forgottenAlone here in the heat DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 16, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:desert, eatery, heat, poetry, rhyme2 Comments on Desert Eatery

Christening

We took our babe for christeningFor the priest to blessWater splashed a’plentyWe cleaned up the mess DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 16, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:baby, christening, humour, poetry, priest, rhymeLeave a comment on Christening

BubBle

What a lovely bottleWhat a lovely drinkTummy’s feeling yuckyNot a drink I think DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 16, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:drink, humour, poetry, rhyme1 Comment on BubBle

Fad Victoriana

Fad VictorianaSitting mummy’s lapMummy’s holding backdropI’m on mummy’s lap DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 16, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:child, cloth, mother, poetry, rhyme, victorianaLeave a comment on Fad Victoriana

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Turmoil

Write something incorporating the word ‘turmoil’ Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO TURMOIL Help I am in troubleTurmoil I am inDon’t know how to finish thisDon’t know how to fin?…… DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 16, 2023Posted inFandango's One Word ChallengeTags:humour, nonsense, ode, poetry, rhyme, turmoilLeave a comment on Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Turmoil

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (China car graveyard)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 16, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:car, china, graveyardLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (China car graveyard)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (bicycle)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 16, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:bicycleLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (bicycle)

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