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Sista/Bro

Dis is my sistaI am da broWe happy duoHappy yo yo DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 17, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:brother, humour, poetry, rhyme, sisterLeave a comment on Sista/Bro

Abandoned and Neglected

I used to be a tableTurning trains aroundAbandoned and neglectedNo more trains abound DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 17, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:poetry, rhyme, trainsLeave a comment on Abandoned and Neglected

Kenneth Branagh

“Adults are just childrenwho earn money” Kenneth BranaghBritish actor

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 17, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:adults, children, kenneth branaghLeave a comment on Kenneth Branagh

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Decrepit

Write something incorporating the word ‘decrepit’ Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO DECREPIT My brain’s getting decrepitTired and wearing outIt’s running out of ideasWhat to write about Gasp…… DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 17, 2023Posted inFandango's One Word ChallengeTags:decrepit, humour, nonsense, ode, poetry, rhymeLeave a comment on Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Decrepit

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

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