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Author Archives: donmatthewspoetry
The Swan Photographer
I’m into photographing swans(Whether small or large)To be successful in this gameYou need to camouflage…. Don MatthewsMay 2022
Black Sheep
The black sheep is corrupted butIs treated like a kingThe plain sheep get neglectedDespite what they could bring…. The work of Pawel Kuczynski, polish artist, satirist and philosopher. He paints and draws satirical illustrations that deal with social, cultural and political issues of modern day. Common subjects of Pawel’s illustration are social media, the Internet,Continue reading “Black Sheep”
Instant Replay
I want to go to a realVideo rental storeI miss the social aspectOnline I don’t get anymore Don MatthewsMay 2022
Take-Off
My head is getting readyGoggles down like soReady, on my mark, get setTake-off here I go…. The haunting work of Kevin Weirtransforms archive images into surreal stories Don MatthewsMay 2022
FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Killing Floor/Crossroads’ (Howlin Wolf/Robert Johnson) Sadie Johnson
Sadie Johnson is an established blues guitarist/vocalist and a senior at Marietta College in Marietta, OH. Sadie has been performing since 13 years-old, touring the US with The Sad Sam Blues Jam and performing in Europe with Ruf Records Blues Caravan. Don MatthewsMay 2022
From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (world’s first laundromat)
First laundromat opened in Texas on Apr 18 1934 The first laundromat, called a “Washateria,” was opened by John F. Cantrell in Fort Worth, Texas, as four electric washing machines were rented to members of the public on an hourly basis.
From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Hitler’s doctor)
Eduard Bloch, doctor to Hitler and his family, 1938 What is really curious is that he was Jewish and the Führer himself helped him to leave Germany.
Nordic Jaws of Death
Perchance you’re in the watersOf Nord you must watch outThe Nordic jaws of deathCan really mess you ’bout…. Don MatthewsMay 2022
The Happy Little Hamster
I am a happy littleHamster on my wheelFaster faster fasterGosh! dizzy do I feel…. Yikes…… Don MatthewsMay 2022
