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Category Archives: Historical photos

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

Nooky

Exotic dancer yes I amBut judge just have a lookyMy underwear is just too bigTo show my little nooky…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 4, 2022Posted inHistorical photosTags:exotic dancer, humour, indecent exposure, judge, poetry2 Comments on Nooky

A Challenge for you Architect

A challenge for you architectWe need design for towerTo cater for our telephonesTo keep them up not lower…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 28, 2022Posted inA challenge for you architect, Historical photosTags:architect, poetry, telephone wires1 Comment on A Challenge for you Architect

Fame and Glory

Some people like a challengeTo gamble with their lifeAll for fame and gloryBut not end up in strife…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 28, 2022Posted inHistorical photos, UncategorizedTags:barrel, niagara falls, poetryLeave a comment on Fame and Glory

Mafia Boss Holds Ace of Spades

Image may shock I was a mafia bossAnd held the Ace of SpadesBut someone didn’t give a tossA bullet I was paid…. Brooklyn restaurant floor, Mafia boss Joe Masseria, 1931 Don MatthewsJanuary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 27, 2022Posted inHistorical photosTags:ace of spades, killing, mafia boss, poetry2 Comments on Mafia Boss Holds Ace of Spades

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