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Circled by High Fences by Don Matthews

Originally posted on Chewers by Masticadores:
The park it was once theme-like Decayed now to the ground A ghostly symbol from the past Now silent with no sound The park, once full of laughter With people having fun All now past, forgotten No more a park, no sun A sound can still sometimes be heard…

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 12, 2022Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Circled by High Fences by Don Matthews

Tree

Been standing here a long timeMy feet are wearing outI’ve lost control need go with flow‘Cause that’s what life’s about…. Don MatthewsApril 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 12, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:end of life, poetry, tree1 Comment on Tree

Priscilla is not a Pretty Sight

Priscilla is FCS resident cat Every now and thenFrustrated Cilla getsHere she’s at frustrated bestOne frustrated pet…. Don MatthewsApril 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 12, 2022Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:cat, humour, poetry3 Comments on Priscilla is not a Pretty Sight

Football Daddy

Let’s play football daddyDaddy kick to meThen I’ll kick it back to youFooty daddy wheeeee…. Don MatthewsApril 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 12, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:child, football, humour, poetry4 Comments on Football Daddy

Plaque

Resting on this sacred groundShown by a markHistorically importantIdentified by plaque…. Don MatthewsApril 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 12, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Plaque

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

1950 Finland swing

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 12, 2022Posted inLittle-known factsTags:Finland, swing2 Comments on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (swing)

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Read Me My Rights’ Delbert McClinton and Marcia Ball

Delbert McClinton (born November 4, 1940)is an American blues rock and electric blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, harmonica player, and pianist. Don MatthewsApril 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 12, 2022Posted inDaily music videoTags:delbert mc clinton, marcia ball, read me my rightsLeave a comment on FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Read Me My Rights’ Delbert McClinton and Marcia Ball

Bunsters Sauce

Bunters Sauce is gluten freeBut packs a power of shit I have it on my ribeye steakA power of shit it is…. Sheesh!. and made in Australia?…… Shit the Bed is a best seller. (see below) Shit the Bed is the only ultra hot sauce with flavour. Loaded with Scorpion chillies (the #3 hottest chilliContinue reading “Bunsters Sauce”

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 11, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:australia, chilli, hot sauce, humour, poetry4 Comments on Bunsters Sauce

Stan’s Motto – Safety at all Times

I always wear my hard hat(Safety is a must)Toolkit always hangs on beltIn both I put my trust…. Don MatthewsApril 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 11, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:hard hat, humour, ladders, poetry, safety first, stan2 Comments on Stan’s Motto – Safety at all Times

Place of Birth

I wasn’t born in USAMy place of birth was FranceI now reside in US whereI take a striking stance…. Don MatthewsApril 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 11, 2022Posted inHistorical photosTags:Paris 1900, poetry, statue of libertyLeave a comment on Place of Birth

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