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Reality Show

I did it, I won itLet’s all have a beerThe other contestant She ended in tears TV producer Jack Someone must winWin at all costLoser must endWith tears at all cost Ratings are soaring Jack…… Shit hot Pete…… What message are we sending to our young folks?…… Don MatthewsNovember 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 30, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:losing, poetry, reality show, TV, winning2 Comments on Reality Show

This is not an Aussie Kangaroo

Our roos in AustraliaWould never do thisThey’re cultured, well-manneredWould not think of this One of it’s American cousins…… Don MatthewsNovember 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 30, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:fishing, humour, kangaroo, poetry, pond, rhyme9 Comments on This is not an Aussie Kangaroo

Successful End to Fishing Trip

We caught a lot of fish we didTook our dogs for friendsTied up at the wharf when finAll happy at the end Don MatthewsNovember 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 30, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:boat, dogs, fish, fishing, wharf4 Comments on Successful End to Fishing Trip

I’ve Got a Clever Dad

I’ve got a clever dad I haveHe helps me on the swingGiving lots of energyRing-a-ding-a-ding You clever dad…… Don MatthewsNovember 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 30, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:beach, child, clever, dad, humour, picnic', poetry, rhyme, swing4 Comments on I’ve Got a Clever Dad

A Little Puzzled

I am a little puzzled dearAbout our latest moveIt doesn’t seem to make much senseWhat do you want to prove? Why? Don MatthewsNovember 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 30, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:accident, creek, humour, poetry, truck3 Comments on A Little Puzzled

Poet Don Reporting on Marawa

Poet Don writes his reports with quill and ink. He’s old school In LA CaliforniaMarawa of AusSpun 180 hula hoopsWhy? cos just becos My drinking buddy Skip DM Nov 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 29, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:hula hoop, humour, kangaroo, poetry, record, Skip2 Comments on Poet Don Reporting on Marawa

A Global Plastic Problem People Are Unaware Of

While many companies are reducing the amount of plastic in their product, more product is being sold One is counteracting the other with a net result the global amount of plastic in the environment is not reducing This is a worry

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 29, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:plastic polutionLeave a comment on A Global Plastic Problem People Are Unaware Of

Me, Feathers and Shelf

I can ruffle feathersStand up for myselfIf you think I’ve gone too farPush me back on shelf DM Nov 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 29, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:feathers, myself, poetry, rhyme, ruffle, shelf, standing6 Comments on Me, Feathers and Shelf

Christmas Tree

Last year we had some trouble withThe cat and Christmas treeWe think we’ve solved the problemThis year (scroll down and see) Don Matthews November 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 29, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:cat, christmas, humour, poetry, rhyme4 Comments on Christmas Tree

Not Impressed

You might think it’s funny I’m not impressedEnjoy what is leftI’m leaving, I’m pissed Can’t she take a joke?…… Don MatthewsNovember 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryNovember 29, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:birthday, cake, drunk, humour, poetry6 Comments on Not Impressed

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