Author Archives: donmatthewspoetry

Haiku Conversations

FCS focuses on humour,offbeat poetry and exploring things different haiku 3 lines 5-7-5 syllable count I don’t like haikusAbout birds and fluffy stuffGimme something good How about this? Haiku – White Screen Admiring white screenProduct of many hours workAm pleased with result Don Matthews June 2019 That’s good…. Thankyou…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2020

Mr Bogdan Has Drawn a Friendly Kitty for Poet Don’s Class

FCS focuses on humour,offbeat poetry and exploring things different Hands up all those who like kitties?…. (Sea of hands….) Mr Bogdan has drawn one specially for you /\_/\(=’ ᴗ’ )(, (“) (“) Oooh….. What do you say? Thankyou Mr Bogdan….. The children seem impressed with your drawing ability. Have you considered a teaching aid artContinue reading “Mr Bogdan Has Drawn a Friendly Kitty for Poet Don’s Class”

Eccentrics and Society

FCS focuses on humour,offbeat poetry and exploring things different “Eccentrics, like tall poppies, are ironed flat by society They are seen as a threat to it’s stability model Well I won’t be ironed flat I will stand up and be myself My eccentricities you will just have to accept Modify your model, society Sorted” DonContinue reading “Eccentrics and Society”

Guest Poet Charlie Farmer ‘Pride Care Cleaners’

Pride Care Cleaners I was 18 and bought my first suit and tieso I could go to Grady Memorialand say,” This is Emily.” Handshakes with coroners. My attempt at dignity.To be well dressed and say,“This is Emily.” To identify you. You were 32, heroin chic.Front page cheeks. I found you in your bathroom.Your hair matted,Continue reading “Guest Poet Charlie Farmer ‘Pride Care Cleaners’”