It has been suggested I am starting a blog war. I am not. I am simply making use of source material I see Am I not allowed toMake light of someone’s post?Even if it’s justified?No Don you are not…. Making light of othersIs just not the done thingStay away from making-lightsRing-a-ding-a-ding…. We must support eachContinue reading “Am I Not Allowed To?”
Author Archives: donmatthewspoetry
Giant Dozer Finally Frees Suez Monster
After all other efforts had failed a last ditch effort to free the stuck-in-the-sand Suez Canal container ship was finally successful after the Canal Authority brought in a giant dozer operated by a specially trained driver. The dozer and it’s driver are shown hard at work below Don Matthews1 April 2021
FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Walking Blues’ Playing For Change
In honor of blues legend Robert Johnson’s birthday, we are proud to share our latest Song Around The World, “Walking Blues,” featuring Keb’ Mo’ along with musicians from six countries. Originally written and recorded by Son House in 1930, Robert recorded his own version in 1936. We started our version in Patagonia, Argentina with Roberto LutiContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Walking Blues’ Playing For Change”
Shaun
Shaun had just got shearedOf his woollen shanksWhen Shaun got up the shearer saidWhat do you say Shaun? “Thanks” Can’t find shanks in dictionary?…. It’s in mine…. Don MatthewsMarch 2021
Ralph’s Getting to Priscilla
He’s really been annoying meRetaliate, let’s see?Let’s figure how to get him backUsing strategy…. Don MatthewsMarch 2021
Don Marquis
“The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race” Don MarquisUS humorist
Thump Thump
My thanks to the Yorkshire duo for use of phrase ‘Thump Thump’ and daffodil inspire. I could not have done it without their help. Thankyou Today I’m in the cafeBecause it’s rather hotMy heart is beating thump thump(Coz I’m alive, dead not) Daffodil on tableLooking back at meSays Don are you likingDrinking your coffee? IContinue reading “Thump Thump”
FCS Daily Music Video – ‘I Love You’ Climax Blues Band (1981)
Climax Blues Band (originally known as The Climax Chicago Blues Band) is a British blues rock band. The band was formed in Stafford, England, in 1967 by vocalist and harmonica player Colin Cooper (1939–2008), guitarist and vocalist Pete Haycock (1951–2013), guitarist Derek Holt (b. 1949), bassist and keyboardist Richard Jones (b. 1949), drummer George Newsome (b. 1947), and keyboardist Arthur Wood (1929–2005)Continue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘I Love You’ Climax Blues Band (1981)”
Giving Birth
I went into the hospital(The pregnancy was long)The birth was by cesareanHe said that he was strong…. Why are you laughing?….It’s real, not staged…. Is it?… Don MatthewsMarch 2021
Ship Happens
A monster’s gone blocked up the SuezA monster’s created real hellDiagonally blocked both directionsShip happens which monsters do well Don MatthewsMarch 2021
Flippant, Comic, and Serious 