My rhyme beats to the rhythmThe rhythm of my heartIf it wasn’t regularI would fall apart Clunk…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2022
Author Archives: donmatthewspoetry
G.K. Chesterton, Cheese, and Me
“Poets have been mysteriously silenton the subject of cheese” GK ChestertonEnglish author and critic GK says he was unaware of my contribution in this areaPity…… ODE TO CHEESE I’m sitting in the restaurantStaring at my cheeseDon’t know what to write aboutAny idea please? Think it’s thinking something upIt’s trembling (on the spot)Of course my littleContinue reading “G.K. Chesterton, Cheese, and Me”
Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Cluster
Write something incorporating the word ‘cluster’. Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO CLUSTER Was raised up in a clusterAnother name for clotYou may think I am clottish butClottish I am not DM
A Challenge for you Architect
A challenge for you architectOur family keeps growingWe’d like to stay but need more roomWe’re up to overflowing…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2022
FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Superstition’ (Stevie Wonder) Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music is a private music college in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known for the study of jazz and modern American music. Don MatthewsJanuary 2022
From the FCS Book of Questions in Need of Answers
Why is is called after darkwhen it rally is after light?
Snow Plough
Went on my daily walkOn the usual trackSnow on road had all been clearedSaw this coming back…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2022
Fly Swatter
This bloody fly annoyed meSo out my swatter gotThe fly did meet it’s makerThe swatter caught it got…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2022
Stan Saves Wall Collapse
Had a lot of practiceRepairing bulging wallsUse my special fix-it glueGuaranteed no fall…. Bubble gum boss…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2022
Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Whole
Write something incorporating the word ‘whole’. Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO WHOLE I read the whole fiascoRead it all onlineNo 1 world’s tennis starNothing ’bout it fine DM
Flippant, Comic, and Serious 