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Stan Packs a Container Ship

I studied hard at ‘varsityHow to pack a shipMost important thing I learntSecure tight so don’t slip…. Don MatthewsJuly 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 13, 2022Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Stan Packs a Container Ship

Telly Tennis

Sitting watching tellyTennis on the screenSee a lot of closer-up shotsMore if there I’d been Don MatthewsJanuary 2020

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 13, 2022Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Telly Tennis

Mop

I have a little mopWhich has a raggy headAnd from its raggy headA handle does protrude…. Don MatthewsJuly 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 12, 2022Posted inUncategorized4 Comments on Mop

I Am a Careful Driver

I am a careful driverRoad signs don’t ignoreMaybe just a parking ticketNothing worser more…. What happened dear?…… Don MatthewsJuly 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 12, 2022Posted inUncategorized3 Comments on I Am a Careful Driver

Happy Little Tent

I am a little happy tentLike to do my thingDon’t want to be conventionalRing-a-ding-a-ding…. Don MatthewsJuly 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 12, 2022Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Happy Little Tent

Halt

Japan’s train system suddenly came to a haltWith the cancelling of twenty-six trainsCaused by a slug in an electrical boxWhich said slug will not do again Cos he was electrocuted….. Don Matthews June 2019

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Stan Works Out Where To Put the Slippery Dip

We struggle with a problemWhere to make things fit?Slippery done, yep sortedFound good place for it…. Thankyou mister Stan…… Pleased to help sonny……. Don MatthewsJuly 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 11, 2022Posted inUncategorized3 Comments on Stan Works Out Where To Put the Slippery Dip

Newark NJ 1994

Our children went to preschoolIn 1994Our suburb was quite dangerousWhich razor wire was for…. Don MatthewsJuly 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 11, 2022Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Newark NJ 1994

Doormat Message

Just text us when you’re here.No need to get the dogs involved

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 11, 2022Posted inUncategorized3 Comments on Doormat Message

New York City Apartment

We live in New York CityApartment is brand newHas a lovely windowWith a lovely view…. We can chat to our neighbours now dear…… Don MatthewsJuly 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 11, 2022Posted inUncategorized4 Comments on New York City Apartment

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