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Category Archives: DESIGN FAILS

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Mirror mirror on the wallYou curvy little bitTell me what you think of me“You silly little git”….. Oh?….you’re a door? Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 4, 2021March 4, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:door, poetry13 Comments on Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Hair

I am a boy and that’s my sisterWe both have lovely hairMummy takes us to hairdresserWe are a matching pair…….. Don MatthewsFebruary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 17, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:hair, poetry10 Comments on Hair

Stan the Balcony Builder

The balconies that I’ve built hereThey just could not work outThey ask me what my training inBalcony’s all about?……. What problem boss?…. Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 29, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:balcony, building15 Comments on Stan the Balcony Builder

Our New Family Truck

Just bought a truck for familyJunior, baby, granJump aboard and off we goWe love our truck, it’s grand Toss baby up…… Gran bounces up on the tyre….. We’re a truck-fit family…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 23, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:monster truck, poetry9 Comments on Our New Family Truck

Stairs

We built the stairs accordingAccording to the planAnother firm then did the restSomeone did mention Stan…… Stan?…. Yes boss?…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 17, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:Outside stairs4 Comments on Stairs

Playground

Come into the playgroundEnter me in herePlay around inside a whileThen exit me at rear Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 16, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:childrens playground, elephant10 Comments on Playground

Stan the Toilet Installer

I didn’t have much room bossFor toilet (full) installSo made the most of what I hadAttached it to the wall…….. Jeez! Stan…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 16, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:toilet8 Comments on Stan the Toilet Installer

I’m Like the Writer Writing This

I want to do my own thingDifferent from the restI am an individualWill do what I think best…… Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 15, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILS, UncategorizedTags:being different, poetry7 Comments on I’m Like the Writer Writing This

Stan of the Interior Design Guild

Our room it looks so nice dearDiscretely mixed and matchedDesign interior at its bestFrom mind of Stan was hatched We are thrilled with our room Stan. Thankyou so much Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 15, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:interior design15 Comments on Stan of the Interior Design Guild

I Am a Lonely Toilet

I am a lonely toiletOn prominent displayWhoever sits upon meCan have a view all way…… Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 14, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:toilet6 Comments on I Am a Lonely Toilet

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