Author Archives: donmatthewspoetry

I Hope You Took Your Phone With You

I am a man of mysteryWhere will I jump to nextWill I send a letterOr will I send a text? I hope you took your phone when youEntered the hereafterCos when I want to contact youA text is so much faster Letters take such a long time…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021 I just like playing roundContinue reading “I Hope You Took Your Phone With You”

FCS Music Video – Soul Train Line ‘September’ Earth Wind and Fire

Soul Train is an American music-dance television program which aired from October 2, 1971, to March 27, 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, dance/pop, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists also appeared. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its firstContinue reading “FCS Music Video – Soul Train Line ‘September’ Earth Wind and Fire”

Flashback- ‘We Are Family’ Sister Sledge (1979)

Sister Sledge is an American musical vocal group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1971, the group consisted of sisters Debbie, Joni, Kim, and Kathy Sledge. The siblings achieved international success at the height of the disco era.  Lyrics at end We are familyI got all my sisters with meWe are familyGet up everybody and sing We are familyI got all my sistersContinue reading “Flashback- ‘We Are Family’ Sister Sledge (1979)”

Skating on Thin Ice

I often find myselfSkating on thin iceHoping I don’t fall inIn and pay the price But then as poet why should INot write what I think/seeIs that not what a poet’s forTo write and be carefree? I’m not content to always skateWithin my comfort zoneI need to push some boundariesMy poetry to hone SPLASH…..shit! DonContinue reading “Skating on Thin Ice”