Stan is our best driverHe parks real straight, no fussA credit to the companyWe’re proud that he’s with us…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021
Author Archives: donmatthewspoetry
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”
Stan Designs the Furniture
Stan we asked (our architect)For things to open wideWe cannot fault his workmanshipPlease come and look inside…. A wonderful job Stan. Thankyou…… Don MatthewsJune 2021
Council Toilets
Employed a signage personTo guide, avoid confuse…….. Methinks Stan switched signs just for the pic. He’s not that stupid surely……. Don MatthewsJuly 2021
Flippant, Comic, and Serious 