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Gender Orientation and Murder in Iran

Homosexuality in Iran’sIllegal, is a-gainst the lawAlizera Monfared’s been murderedBy relatives evening the score The perpetrators have so far not been arrested “No-one should lose their lives because of this.We demand justice and dignity for Iran’s LGBTI people” (Amnesty International) Don MatthewsMay 2021

I Made a Little Comfy….

I made a little comfyCushion for my bumNow nice and warm, no longer coldDum-de-dum-de-dum Best I could do. Sorry…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Mummy! Please Come Help Me!

Mummy! please come help me!I’m in a bit of spotWas having quite a lot of funThis spot I now want not…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Digital Love’ (Daft Punk) The Royal Concept

The Royal Concept is a Swedish rock band founded in Stockholm in 2010. It currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist David Larson, guitarist Filip Bekic, bassist Magnus Robert, and drummer Povel Olsson Daft Punk were a French electronic music duo formed in 1993 in Paris by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. Often considered one of the most influential acts in dance music history, they achievedContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Digital Love’ (Daft Punk) The Royal Concept”

From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs

I’ve had amnesia for as long as I can remember

Blinds

We had some blinds left overWanted to re-useFound the perfect placeFound another use…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Stan Builds a Staircase

I did the calculationsClosely followed planStaircase I was proud ofDid the best I can…. They want to use the doors ?Now you tell me boss?I’ll build another set. Sorted….. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Social Distancing in the Bathroom

Knowing that covid’s a problemWe try to keep separately apartDesigned our bathroom with this purposePeople say the idea is smart We like to be both gender-colouredCan still both hold hands, splash and chatBlow kisses across to each otherWell I’ll be, and how about that…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

I am a Poet Learning

I am a poet learningMetaphoring mixLaying round with pitteration(Shit I’m in a fix….) In need of help Edgar….. Don MatthewsMay 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress’ The Hollies (1972)

The Hollies are a British rock group formed in 1962. One of the leading British groups of the 1960s and into the mid 1970s, they are known for their distinctive three-part vocal harmony style. Allan Clarke and Graham Nash founded the band as a Merseybeat-type music group in Manchester, although some of the band members came from towns further north in East Lancashire. Graham NashContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress’ The Hollies (1972)”