donmatthewspoetry

Roof Extension

We ran into a load-bearingBeam (can’t take it down)Sorted out the problemJust went and stained it brown….. Don MatthewsMay 2021

From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs

If you spend your day doing nothinghow do you know when you’re done?

Stan Does His Utter Best

I had some problems with this oneBut did my utter bestTo make (deluxe) a toilet toMeet customers request…. The lid won’t stay back Stan…. What?…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Daft Punk’ Pentatonix

Pentatonix (abbreviated PTX) is an American a cappella group from Arlington, Texas, consisting of vocalists Scott Hoying (baritone), Mitch Grassi (tenor), Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo-soprano), Kevin Olusola (vocal percussion), and Matt Sallee (bass). Characterized by their pop-style arrangements with vocal harmonies, basslines, riffing, percussion, and beatboxing, they produce cover versions of modern pop works. Pentatonix formed in 2011 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 mostContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Daft Punk’ Pentatonix”

Black and White Checkered

I am a fan of blackAnd white when checkered thusVisitors keep tripping upBut I can’t see the fuss…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

No Sticker/Plastic On Me

I am a happy taterOrganic through and throughNo sticker/plastic on me(In soups I am nice too) They’ve stamped me with a stamperTook care to bruise me notNo sticker/plastic on meOrganic’s all I got…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Jukebox

I’m gonna get a jukeboxComplete the room decorInvite the next-door neighboursCome and have a tour Might organize a shindigInvite neighbours next doorPut on ‘Rock Around the Clock’For shindigs ( and lots more)…. And splashys in the tub…… Don MatthewsMay 2021

Poet Don Reporting on Hong Kong Toilets

In Hong Kong when flushing their toiletsThere’s plenty of water (all free)80%’s flushed down with sea type80% (solids and wee) Well I’ll be…. Thankyou…. Don MatthewsMay 2021 https://www.wsd.gov.hk/en/core-businesses/water-resources/seawater-for-flushing/index.html

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Pentatonix

Pentatonix (abbreviated PTX) is an American a cappella group from Arlington, Texas, consisting of vocalists Scott Hoying (baritone), Mitch Grassi (tenor), Kirstin Maldonado (mezzo-soprano), Kevin Olusola (vocal percussion), and Matt Sallee (bass). Characterized by their pop-style arrangements with vocal harmonies, basslines, riffing, percussion, and beatboxing, they produce cover versions of modern pop works. Pentatonix formed in 2011 Lyrics below Is this the real life?Is this just fantasy?Caught in a landslideNo escape from reality Open your eyesLook up toContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Pentatonix”

Toilet Paper

I asked my toilet builderTo come up with a planTo have the toilet paperCloser to my hand…. This is not Stan’s work. He is not that clever….. Don MatthewsMay 2021