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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?

Corridors A’Flush

I’m staying in this flash hotelWith corridors a’flushJust woken up in need of peeAnd need it in a rush…. Shit, where’s the loo?…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 26, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:hotel, humour, poetry, toilet1 Comment on Corridors A’Flush

I Love My Crickets. Yum.

I love my meal of crickets(Sustainably produced)I also like them in a drinkAll mixed together (juiced) In a huge shake-up, insect protein is being included in diets as more becomes known about it’s health benefits. Good for the environment as well. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 26, 2022February 26, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:dried crickets, humour, poetry2 Comments on I Love My Crickets. Yum.

Lottie’s Been Spotted

Several weeks ago Fandango gifted Lottie the elephant to Bushboy and it seems she broke out of her compound. Rumour has it Bushboy was not feeding Lottie her favourite peanuts (Australian Nobbys Nuts) Others say Lottie was pining and went off in search of love. We all felt for her here at FCS. We reallyContinue reading “Lottie’s Been Spotted”

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 25, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:elephant, humour6 Comments on Lottie’s Been Spotted

Smugglers

Attempt was made to smuggle usOut the country (fail)The airline said they’d take us home(The smugglers went to jail)…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 25, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:airline, humour, penguin, poetry, smuggling2 Comments on Smugglers

Is Bigger Better?

They tell me that ‘bigger is better’They tell me that all growth is good1, 2, 3, 4, 20 million?A question that’s never addressed But will have to be one day…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 25, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:poetry, population explosionLeave a comment on Is Bigger Better?

Airport Stickers

We’re sitting in the airportWaiting for our planePlaying with our stickersExercising brain….. Daddy will like this when he wakes up…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 25, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:airport, children, humour, poetry, stickersLeave a comment on Airport Stickers

Deep and Meaningful

I’m looking at this pictureIs it legging pull?Is it deep and meaningful?Or is it all just bull?…. Am I missing something deep and meaningful here?…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 24, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:fish, humour, Jesus, orphans, poetry2 Comments on Deep and Meaningful

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