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Duck

I bought this little duckTo play with in the waterFound it very usefulWorked just how it oughta…. Maybe try a light beer dear?……. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 4, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:bath duck, humour, poetry2 Comments on Duck

Plastics, Cans and Waste

We manufacture special binsFor plastics, cans and wasteDesigning time we spend a lotWe don’t do things in haste…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 27, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, poetry, waste bins3 Comments on Plastics, Cans and Waste

Money-Saving Sale

We need to have a clearanceSale with specials (lots)Plenty bargains here folksMoney saving (lots)…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 21, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:clearance sale, humour, poetry, sales special8 Comments on Money-Saving Sale

Stan Installs Buttons

I been employed (important job)Necessitating careInserting buttons where belongA job which I have flair….. Yes boss?…….. You idiot…….. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 21, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:buses, humour, poetry, stan8 Comments on Stan Installs Buttons

Stan Tries His Hand At Editing

They’ve given me the job ofEditing the newsMy editing is top-notchDesigned not to confuse…. Problem boss?…….. I thought a front page wardrobe splash would be a winner……… Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 20, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, newspaper editor, poetry, stan11 Comments on Stan Tries His Hand At Editing

All Clear?

I am in desperate need of goingAre you in there dear?No reply (all quiet)Yep, it looks all clear…. Don MatthewsJuly 2101

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 17, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, poetry, toilet2 Comments on All Clear?

Stan Designs a Parking Station

I’m looking forward to this jobOf painting parking lotI’ve had a lot experienceI’ll give it all I got…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 17, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, parking station, poetry, stan3 Comments on Stan Designs a Parking Station

You Done Out There Yet Perc?

Hey Perc, you finished, done out there?I’m waiting to come outAlmost Stan, just quick-lick shakeShake to dry me spout….. Gimme a break. I gotta make it rhyme somehow….. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 15, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, poetry, stan, toilet, urinal3 Comments on You Done Out There Yet Perc?

Colour and Length

I had a bit of troubleRemembering what they’re calledAt least I knew the colourThe colour and how tall…. Looks like Stan at work again…… Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 15, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:bananas, humour, poetry6 Comments on Colour and Length

Stan Designs Packaging

I gotta now rememberOuter package picNeeds to match the inner productStan is smart, not thick….. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 7, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, packaging, poetry1 Comment on Stan Designs Packaging

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