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Stan’s Record Album Cover Studio

Stan runs a very successful businesshelped by his assistant Perc.They have returned from a long periodof Covid lockdown and have invited us into their workshop again. Father of the Shagg girlsRecommended usFor his girls, a photoshootCan do, yep, no fuss |We said…. Production Notes We put the lead vocal in the middle. Perc said sheContinue reading “Stan’s Record Album Cover Studio”

Publisher Wanted

I’m looking for a publisherA rhymy-loving typeWho wants to increase readership(I also offer skype) There are no skyping rhymers(Who offer two for one)I’ll skype for you both day or nightBuy me (before I’m done) Although my rhyme’s oft silly-likeThere’s serious undertonesA flippant/serious comboWaiting to get known Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Born Under a Good Sign

This is the lifeTo which I was bornStops my pawsFrom getting worn…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Stan Called to India for a Loading Job

Did the weights and measuresKnew it all by heartWent and checked it triple timesLoaded up the cart…. What went wrong?…… (Stan off-screen right – working out problem in consultation with Perc) Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Pant

Just bought myself a pantOne instead of twoScroll down and have a look if thisDoes not make sense to you…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Stan Builds a Fashion Catwalk

Knowing of my skills in thisThey asked if I would buildMy bestest catwalk for their showI said, yes, ’cause I will…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021

My Poetry’s a Shambles

My poetry’s a shamblesMy poetry is shotYou try and tell me otherwiseOtherwise, it’s not Someone likes me…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Lay Down Sally’ Crossroads 2010

Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Guest Poet – Mike Hauser

Television Smorgasbord We turn on the T.V.When we get hungryBut all that they feed us today are more lies We keep on eatingThe garbage they’re feedingLosing all meaning to the gourmet of life So open up wide nowAnd take what they’re servingCause what they are serving you’ll soon grow to like With a smidgen ofContinue reading “Guest Poet – Mike Hauser”

Andy Thomas and Parkinsons Disease

“I refuse to say I’m battling Parkinsons diseasebecause this is a battle that cannot be won. But that does not mean I’m giving in to the disease,because that would also mean it wins. It is better to accept the diagnosis and take stepsto minimise it’s consequences. I’ve just got to work out what these stepsContinue reading “Andy Thomas and Parkinsons Disease”