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Category Archives: SAFETY FAILS

Stan the Safety Officer

Stan’s a safety officerKnows just what not to doThe train board did employ him cosHe knows just what to do…. Stan was commended for his efforts herein getting the trains to slow down thus avoiding a possible disaster…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 22, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, poetry, trains8 Comments on Stan the Safety Officer

Stan the Sprinkler Installer

At university I learntThat water/power don’t mixDon’t obey this golden ruleYou inna shit, real fix….. Stan is a fully licensed electrician also. He knows his stuff…… Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 20, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:electrician, humour, poetry3 Comments on Stan the Sprinkler Installer

Airline Service

We at British Airways(What would you like to eat?)We’ll cook whatever you desireWhat number is your seat?…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 2, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:aeroplane meal, humour, poetry7 Comments on Airline Service

Graffiti Buddies

We are a group of buddiesGraffiting here and thereAny spot that we can findWe don’t leave empty, bare…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 30, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:graffiti, humour, poetry7 Comments on Graffiti Buddies

Stan and Perc do a Job for the Mexican Government

The government of MexicoKnowing of these twoSaid come do a painting jobPainting job come do…. So they did…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 30, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, mexico, painting, poetry, roadLeave a comment on Stan and Perc do a Job for the Mexican Government

Pakistani Electrician

I am a PakistaniWorker of the wiresUse my trusty ladder whenNeeding to get higher…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 28, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:electrician, humour, ladder, poetry, safety2 Comments on Pakistani Electrician

Stan the TV Antenna Installer

Been asked (because I’m safety)Conscious in my workTo put up an antenna(But some say I’m a jerk)… Which I’m not…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 25, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, poetry, safety, TV antenna13 Comments on Stan the TV Antenna Installer

I Need to Paint the Ceiling

I need to paint the ceilingA ladder I’ve not gotSo thought I’d compromiseAnd use just what I’ve got…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 23, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, painter, poetry, safety18 Comments on I Need to Paint the Ceiling

Stan Does Some Electrical Work Over the Lake

I had to reach the wiresStringing ‘cross the lakeThought up the bestest pathwayPathway I should take…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 22, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:electrician, humour, poetry, safety2 Comments on Stan Does Some Electrical Work Over the Lake

Protecting the Water Hose

We have to stop all vehiclesSquashing water hoseCovered them with nifty rampsNifty, there ya go’s…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 21, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:fire truck, humour, poetry6 Comments on Protecting the Water Hose

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