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Elon’s Space Robot Dogs

Patrolling Elon’s rocket placeAre space robotic dogsDo you not believe me?(They’re full of whirring cogs)…. Still don’t believe me?…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

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Stan Flies the Ceremonial Helicopter

They asked me to fly the helicopterFor their special paradeI feel humbled, feel very proudA skill for which I’m made…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 1, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:helicopter, humour, parade, poetry, stan2 Comments on Stan Flies the Ceremonial Helicopter

Tough Luck Don

I’m drowning in ideasMy neurons party onThe buggers they don’t give a shitSay sorry, tough luck Don I’ve all these drafts on hard drive(A hundred up to date)Neurons just keep laughing at meSorry, tough luck mate One neuron battered poetFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 1, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, neuron, poetry5 Comments on Tough Luck Don

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

Stan on Important (but simple) Crane Job

I went to universityLearnt to drive a craneJob here looks quite simpleDoes not require a brain…. What did I do wrong?…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 28, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:crane, humour, poetry, stan, tree loppingLeave a comment on Stan on Important (but simple) Crane Job

Shirt

I saw this lovely shirtAnd bought it at the storeThen wondered when I wore itWhy did people stare?…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 27, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:anal, humour, poetry, shirt, surf clothingLeave a comment on Shirt

Stan Trains for his Pilots Licence

Decided I would likeTo learn to fly a planeLooks quite simple, easyMy licence (yep) to gain…. We think you could do with a bit more practice…… I turned the wheel left and it moved right ? Why?…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 27, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:aeroplane, hanger, humour, poetry, stanLeave a comment on Stan Trains for his Pilots Licence

Stan Controls the Traffic

I have a job (important)Of safety on the roadApplying English knowledge toThe latest highway code…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 27, 2022Posted inUncategorized4 Comments on Stan Controls the Traffic

Wildlife Photographer

I photograph the wildlifeAnimals to fearNever miss a good oneLike one I’m taking here…. Monkey in tree. Top shot…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 26, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, poetry, wildlife photographer3 Comments on Wildlife Photographer

What’s That?

It’s been a lot of effortAt last escaped the packWhat’s that I hear you saying?Not worth it mate turn back?…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 26, 2022February 26, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, poetry, society2 Comments on What’s That?

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