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Category Archives: DESIGN FAILS

Black and White Checkered

I am a fan of blackAnd white when checkered thusVisitors keep tripping upBut I can’t see the fuss…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 10, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:checkered, door porch, floor tiles, humour, poetry, safetyLeave a comment on Black and White Checkered

Jukebox

I’m gonna get a jukeboxComplete the room decorInvite the next-door neighboursCome and have a tour Might organize a shindigInvite neighbours next doorPut on ‘Rock Around the Clock’For shindigs ( and lots more)…. And splashys in the tub…… Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 10, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:bathroom, humour, jukebox, poetry, room decor2 Comments on Jukebox

Toilet Paper

I asked my toilet builderTo come up with a planTo have the toilet paperCloser to my hand…. This is not Stan’s work. He is not that clever….. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 9, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, poetry, toilet paper10 Comments on Toilet Paper

Stan Installs the Fridge

We bought a new fridgeAsked Stan to installNo problem, can doJust up against wall?…. Yes please Stan……. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 9, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:fridge, humour, poetry11 Comments on Stan Installs the Fridge

Stan Does a Playground Build

I built this fun inflatedPlayground ride for kidsDesigned from mother natureDesigned it, yes, I did…. Parent complaints boss?…. Why?…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 8, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, playground, poetry5 Comments on Stan Does a Playground Build

Stan Assists the Speaker

Thankyou all for coming hereFor my talk todayStan he will now demonstrateHow it’s done right way When you’re ready Stan…. Just the roll Stan…… Sorry…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 7, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, poetry, toilet3 Comments on Stan Assists the Speaker

It’s Lovely Dear

I love collecting pebblesSmooth and round and flatI take them home to my placeAnd place them where I sat…. It’s lovely dearWhen are we doing the kitchen sink?…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 6, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, pebbles, ppoetry, toilet10 Comments on It’s Lovely Dear

Stan Designs a Medal

I went to universityLearnt my 1, 2, 3Now putting it to practiceSee how good I be? Well done Stan…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 1, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, medal, poetry7 Comments on Stan Designs a Medal

Stan the Kitchen Cum Sofa Maker

Now Stan’s an expert kitchenMaker, sofas tooWe asked for something differentAnd this is what he do….. We love it Stan….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 26, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:builder, humour, kitchens, poetry, sofas10 Comments on Stan the Kitchen Cum Sofa Maker

Stan Creates a Masterpiece

We wanted to see thingsWhen we lay on our bedStan created masterpieceJust popped out head, he said….. He also painted vistas on the windows…. Popped out his head…. He said….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 9, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, interior design, poetry4 Comments on Stan Creates a Masterpiece

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