Tiny Tim, born Herbert Butros Khaury, was an American singer/ukulele player. After having a heart attack while performing he was warned not to perform again. He ignored the warning and died of another heart attack during a performance on 30 November 1996, age 64 Lyrics at end Tiptoe through the windowBy the window, that isContinue reading “Remembering Tiny Tim”
Author Archives: donmatthewspoetry
This Lady Has Lockdown Problems
Been in lockdown six monthsHe’s driving me insaneMake me any offerGet me sane again…. $1?…. Done…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Insect Knowledge Gap
We know a lot about insects , butThere’s one thing we can’t claimOf all the species in the worldFour-fifths yet don’t have names Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Loam
Finished all my daily workMoving tons of loamMy truck’s right here to transport meTransport me back home Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Stan’s Doing Some Demolishing
Stan’s had lots of trainingIn how to knock down wallsCarefully and skillfullyBuildings short and tall Slight construction fail?…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Choice Priscilla
Just popped out for a secondTea was cooking niceReturned to find PriscillaDid not realise was rice Choice Priscilla…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Skip’s MercyMe Tune Grab – ‘Jesus Is Still Alright With Me’
My drinking buddy Skip’s a great fan of MercyMe. I’ve put him in charge of this department Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Poet Don Reporting on Doors
When one door closesAnother one opensOr you can openThe one that’s closed That’s how doors work Amazing…. Thankyou…. Poet Don is news reporter for FCS reporting on things of interest and no interest He is a valuable asset to the FCS Team Don MatthewsDecember 2020
New Olympic Sport
Breakdancing’s been accepted asA new Olympic sportI think we also should bring back Frog jumping…. Snail racing….. Both UK and Australia have been practising hard for an invitation to compete in the Olympics. While UK holds the world record for racing snails, Australia is streets ahead when it comes to our jumping frogs. Race meetsContinue reading “New Olympic Sport”
Gossip
Just heard a little gossipA little, yes, I knowDespite just being littleA long way it will go Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Flippant, Comic, and Serious 