actor who achieved fame as the drummer and one of the vocalists for the Band. Helm was known for his deeply soulful, country-accented voice, multi-instrumental ability, and creative drumming style, highlighted on many of the Band’s recordings Lyrics below Oh, I got me a woman she’s a pretty good woman at thatWe live with a monkey and a ChineseContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Got Me A Woman’ Levon Helm”
Author Archives: donmatthewspoetry
The London Museum
The London Museum has thought ofKids who all come through their doorWhen needing to wash all their handsAt various heights from the floor…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021
From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs
Your life can’t fall apart if you never had it togetherin the first place
Interior Decoration
We had our throne-like toilet doneAnd we were so impressedWe moved on to the bathroomAnd also much impressed…. Next project bedroom…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021
Stan Retains Heritage
The Council they required of meFacade it had to stayImportant for our heritageHeritage they say…. Well done Stan…… Thanks boss…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021
FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Singasong’ Earth, Wind and Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, dance, Latin, and Afro pop. They have been described as one of the most innovative and are among the most commercially successful acts of all time. Rolling Stone called them “innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing” and declared that the band “changed the soundContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Singasong’ Earth, Wind and Fire”
Why Do I Write?
Makes me feel good A challenge Bit like a crossword puzzle When I finally solve it Makes me feel good You?…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021
Solar Panel
We cannot waste the sunshineAs it rounds the skyHarnessing it’s energybefore it says goodbye…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021
Stan Stops for a Cup of Tea
At first I did the centre(Where it’s meant to be)After doing edgesI stopped for cup of tea…. What else could I do boss?…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021
We Wanted Something Different
We wanted something differentDifferent from the restSomething architecturalFunctional at best…. Shit love I’ve fallen through a gap…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021
Flippant, Comic, and Serious 