donmatthewspoetry

RIP JJ Cale

JJ Cale was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter.He died on 26 July 2013 of a heart attack, age 74 Lyrics at end From the California shore to New York CityThe beat don’t never stopYou can hear it on the radio anywhere you goIt’s steady as the rhythm of a clockIt cuts through the noiseContinue reading “RIP JJ Cale”

Hospitals United

We’re hospitals unitedDesigned to fit the billAllied all togetherCure you when you’re ill Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020 (Category DESIGN FAILS for more fails)

A Well-Chosen Name

We are a proud companyOur name says it allIf you have a problemJust give us a call Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020 (Category DESIGN FAILS for more fails)

From the FCS Department of Meaningful Proverbs

A computer cannot cook an omelette even if asked politely

Flashback – ‘Something in the Air’ Thunderclap Newman (1969)

Thunderclap Newman was a British rock band formed in 1969to showcase the talent of pianist Andy ‘Thunderclap’ Newman They became known for the hit ‘Something in the Air’ Newman died 29 March 2016 age 73, cause of death unknown Lyrics at end (Category ‘Blasts from the past’ for more trips down memory lane) Call outContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Something in the Air’ Thunderclap Newman (1969)”

Priscilla Plays Hide and Seek

I like to play with masterGame of hide and seekI’m hiding good and proper nowCome and find me…… Don MatthewsDecember 2020 (Category ‘Priscilla the cat’ for more adventures of Priscilla)

Flashback – ‘Monster Mash’ Bobby Pickett (1964)

Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett was an American singer/songwriter/actor and comedian. As a 9-year-old he watched many horror films. Lyrics at end. American Bandstand 13 October 1964 Halloween 2015 (Category ‘Blasts from the past’ for more trips down memory lane) I was working in the lab, late one nightWhen my eyes beheld an eerie sightFor my monsterContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Monster Mash’ Bobby Pickett (1964)”

Gladly, Happily, Cheerfully

Christmas is a timeWhen presentsAre given gladlyReceived happilyAnd exchanged cheerfully Don MatthewsDecember 2020

My New Car and the Pesky Grammar Board (I’m inna silly Saturday mood)

My brake is a bit touchy (terchy) The Grammar Board and I don’t quite see eye to eyeThey’re always on my back for not conforming to their rules It finally packed up on meMy trusty Ford FestivaStuck in reverse, it’s gearbox shotI had to Rest In Peace her Now have an automaticBut brake is ratherContinue reading “My New Car and the Pesky Grammar Board (I’m inna silly Saturday mood)”

Section C

You’re looking for a book sir?On ancient literacy?You’ll find them all togetherIn Lit in section C Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020 (Category DESIGN FAILS for more fails)