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Stan Shows His Warehouse Skills

One thing I am good at(Had plenty practicing)Is safely moving round the warehouseGaily while I sing…. Did I see Stan jump out and run off?…… My reaction? Jeez……Wonder someone didn’t get killed Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 19, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:fail, forklift, humour, poetry, stan, warehose6 Comments on Stan Shows His Warehouse Skills

Milk

October’s still a long way offThe calendar does tellI cannot work out, work out whyWhy this milk won’t sell?…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 19, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:humour, milk, poetry29 Comments on Milk

Stan Checks the Neighbour’s Plumbing

I did a thorough check ofMy neighbour’s house (the pipes)Everything looked hunky doryNone of us said yikes…. Shit, did I leave the tap on dear? Sorry…… Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 17, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:humour, plumbing, poetry, taps2 Comments on Stan Checks the Neighbour’s Plumbing

Stan Paints Road Signs

My direction know-how’s top-rateMy right hand’s on my rightImportant when road paintingTo get directions right…. Problem boss?….. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 16, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:humour, painting, poetry, road signs, stan3 Comments on Stan Paints Road Signs

Not Quite Right

I went to put it upThought something not quite right?On a close inspectionWas right, it was not right….. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 12, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:fail, humour, poetry, toilet roll2 Comments on Not Quite Right

Made in China

No longer will I buy goodsWhich are in China madeHave just discovered somewhere elseWhere goods are better grade…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 10, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:humour, made in China, poetry4 Comments on Made in China

So Looking Forward to My Morning Dip

When I get up each morningMy icy pool jump inIt warms the cockles of my heartAnd wakens up my skin…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 9, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:humour, poetry, swimming pool1 Comment on So Looking Forward to My Morning Dip

Stan’s New Job

I’ve got a new job sortingVeggies in a storeIf I do it properlyThey said I can do more…. I learn quickly…….. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 8, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:humour, onions, poetry, potatoes, vegetables6 Comments on Stan’s New Job

Stan Promotes Quality Parking

Stan is our best driverHe parks real straight, no fussA credit to the companyWe’re proud that he’s with us…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 6, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:car parking, humour, poetry1 Comment on Stan Promotes Quality Parking

Stan the Cookie Packer

I know my different coloursFrom red to blue to whiteImportant in the job I doFor getting cookies right…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 5, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:colours, cookies, fail, humour, poetry3 Comments on Stan the Cookie Packer

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