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Mower

I need to mow my lawnBut it’s run out of gasGuess I’ll have to queue upAnd wait my turn… Don MatthewsApril 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 15, 2022Posted inHistorical photos, UncategorizedTags:humour, lawnmower, petrol, petrol station, poetryLeave a comment on Mower

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Tel Aviv)

In 1909 100 people entered a lotteryto divvy up 12 acre plots in the sand dunes.This was the beginning of Tel Aviv

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 15, 2022Posted inHistorical photos, Little-known factsTags:legs, TorontoLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Tel Aviv)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (library)

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 14, 2022Posted inHistorical photos, Little-known factsTags:walking library7 Comments on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (library)

Funhouse Mirror

I hate all this attentionI want to change it (how?)Although it’s only temporaryNo-one will know me now…. Don MatthewsApril 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 13, 2022Posted inHistorical photosTags:funhouse mirror, humour, marylin monroe, poetry3 Comments on Funhouse Mirror

Place of Birth

I wasn’t born in USAMy place of birth was FranceI now reside in US whereI take a striking stance…. Don MatthewsApril 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 11, 2022Posted inHistorical photosTags:Paris 1900, poetry, statue of libertyLeave a comment on Place of Birth

Painting

Hey Bill we’ve gone and run outOf paint, slip down get moreWe’ll have a smoke while waiting(Just be back by four) Knock off time…. Bill is at bottom…… They’re saying don’t forget your safety rope…….. Stan is absent. Installing toilets for Paris elite …… Don MatthewsApril 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 10, 2022Posted inHistorical photosTags:1932, eiffel tower, humour, painting, poetry3 Comments on Painting

Heights

You ask me are we scared of heightsSuffer vertigo?It’s all to do what’s in your mindTo both the answer’s no…. Don MatthewsMarch 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 7, 2022Posted inHistorical photosTags:acrobats, empire state building, poetry, vertigo4 Comments on Heights

The Dividing Power of Catholic and Protestantism

When we died they buried usBoth in a different graveThey built a wall between us, butWe still hold hands and wave…. Don MatthewsMarch 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 6, 2022Posted inHistorical photosTags:catholic, graves, holland, poetry, protestant2 Comments on The Dividing Power of Catholic and Protestantism

Destitute and Broken

Destitute and brokenWhy has this thing happened?Decision made she hides her shame(And waits to see what happens)…. Don MatthewsMarch 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 6, 2022Posted inHistorical photosTags:poetry, selling children4 Comments on Destitute and Broken

Mrs Frampton

Mrs Frampton sits(Victorian lady fair)Looking in the mirrorCombing lengthy hair…. Don MatthewsMarch 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 5, 2022Posted inHistorical photosTags:old photo, poetry, Victorian2 Comments on Mrs Frampton

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