donmatthewspoetry

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (catering for the homeless)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (braille on rail)

Braille on the rail describes the view There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Charles ‘Skip’ Pitts

Charles “Skip” Pitts (April 7, 1947 – May 1, 2012) was an American soul and blues guitarist. He is best known for his distinctive “wah-wah” style, prominently featured on Isaac Hayes’ title track from the 1971 movie Shaft. He is widely considered to have been one of the architects of soul, R&B and funk guitar. Here heContinue reading “Charles ‘Skip’ Pitts”

Carry Bag

They said I hadTo take a bagNo longer couldA buy a bag…. Don MatthewsOctober 2022

I Got a Problem

I got a bit of problemI don’t know when to stopI’m stuck on green in overdriveIn Spitfire (vinyl top) Spitfire no vinyl top…….. No?…… I’m stuck on green in overdriveNot good not good for headI got to drop a gear or twoLamborghini (red) Happy?…… DM

Blue, Where Are You?

Do you know where Blue is dear?It seems he’s disappearedHe’s in the next door’s paddock dearHe often goes in there…. Shit Blue…… Don MatthewsOctober 2022

A Politician and an Honest Man

Look dear at this headstone“Here lies a politicianAnd an honest man ” he wasOn a truthful mission How economical a use of space dear,to bury two men in the same grave…… Don MatthewsOctober 2022

Elon

One minute a heroDespised in the nextOpener of hell-gatesWho will be fired next? Will he or won’t heTrump overturnThe ban that out-locked himOr will he return? Don MatthewsOctober 2022

Stan. Warehouse Worker

Stan is a man of many talentsWe at FCS are privileged to be associated with him I’ve done a lot ot trainingPerfecting this machinePassed (Grade 1) at trade schoolResults (scroll down) are seen…. Don MatthewsOctober 2022

Robbie Robot

I’m Robbie Robot (back again)Four legs I have (which bend)Wonders of technologyScientists to me send…. Don MatthewsOctober 2022