donmatthewspoetry

Alarm

I often have a tendencyTo call a false alarmDespite no sudden dangerWhy cannot I stay calm?…. I gotta give a warning just in case……. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Stadium Match

I have to go and see this matchI want to get a seatExpanded they the ‘pacityThey’ve done it rather neat……. All I can say is good heavens…… Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Stan Promotes Quality Parking

Stan is our best driverHe parks real straight, no fussA credit to the companyWe’re proud that he’s with us…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs

My people skills are fine.It’s my tolerance that could use some work

Everyone is Mortal RIP Little Richard

Richard Penniman was an American musician, singer, songwriter who laid the foundation for rock and roll. He died of bone cancer on 9 May 2020 Everyone is mortalEveryone will dieLittle Richard passed awayMany said goodbye Reader you are mortalReader you will dieEven I as poetSome day I will die Don MatthewsNovember 2020

From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs

T-shirt message The funniest thing about this T-shirtis that by the time you realise it doesn’t say anythingit’s too late for you to stop reading

Stan’s Record Album Design Studio

We jumped on this (a winner)Cause everyone wants to knowThe cover was smash hitThe record was also…. Production Notes Rae offered Perc and me a free one to help us get a feel for the design.We declined. The offer of a carton of beer did not change our decision We did wonder why on earthContinue reading “Stan’s Record Album Design Studio”

Deidre Knight

“I just get such a kick out of childrenshowing their parents how to propagate” Deidre KnightPelzer Award nominee Billy (from Poet Don’s class) advises his parents on propagation First you have to blow it daddyUp, like long balloonMummy you then give big hugAnd out pops baby soon No daddy, 9 months…… Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Stan the Cookie Packer

I know my different coloursFrom red to blue to whiteImportant in the job I doFor getting cookies right…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – Joni Mitchell Then and Now

Joni Mitchell is a Canadian singer/songwriter born 7 November 1943, now 77.In 2015 she suffered a stroke which left her unable to walk and speak. For over three years she has been almost completely absent from public life. On 7 November 2018 a celebration was held for her 75th birthday. She was helped with walkingContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – Joni Mitchell Then and Now”