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Top-Secret Rescue Mission of Afghan Orphans

I’m stunned by how attractiveThese Afghan orphans areRescued from the TalibanBound for somewhere far Australia Top-secret rescue missionTo Pakistan they fledNow waiting in IslamabadIf not they could be dead Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 26, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:afghanistan, australia, orphans, poetry, rescue, Taliban3 Comments on Top-Secret Rescue Mission of Afghan Orphans

Mad Max Vehicles to be Auctioned

You interested in expressing a madnessFor Gigahorse, Doof Wagon, War Rig?Used in the filming of Mad MaxThey’re big and need wallets big big Don MatthewsSeptember 2021 Skip’s gonna set up a back-yard museum. Charge a bottle of beer at the doorI said three…….

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 24, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:auctions, film props, filming, humour, mad max, poetry1 Comment on Mad Max Vehicles to be Auctioned

The Needle

Remember when we went to schoolThey lined us up, bare arms?The nurse went jab, jab, jab alongPreventing future harm Covid is no different. It can kill. No asking if we wanted it or permission from parentsPolio, measles, mumps, diptheria Covid is no different. It can kill…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 23, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:Covid, poetry, school vaccination4 Comments on The Needle

Wuhan vs Delta

Wuhan strain of covidThat was bad enoughBut Delta’s more contagiousDelta’s deadly stuff One person with Wuhan could infect 2 1/2 persons Delta strain can infect 8 and those 8 can infect 8 more.Hence a really big outbreak can occur very quickly Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 22, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:Covid, delta, poetry, wuhan5 Comments on Wuhan vs Delta

Delta

We thought we had it bustedWe thought we’d missed it, duckedWe turned our backs two secondsIt said sorry, you’re fucked No, it didn’t say sorryIt said you stupid humansNever turn your back on me…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 20, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:Covid, poetry2 Comments on Delta

Why Do I Write?

Makes me feel good A challenge Bit like a crossword puzzle When I finally solve it Makes me feel good You?…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 18, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:challenge, feeling good, writing5 Comments on Why Do I Write?

Crowder by Don Matthews

Originally posted on Chewers by Masticadores:
Image Source: Snappa I tend to be a crowder Crowding people’s ears My mind’s too overactive Oh dear oh dear oh dear Mind, don’t be a crowder Don’t wear your welcome out Slow down your thoughts, restrict, withhold Still need my friends about OK, create, but know your place…

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 17, 2021Posted inUncategorized5 Comments on Crowder by Don Matthews

The Polish Woman

This photo should be publishedTaken in Po-landA woman fighting for her rightsPowerful image yes?…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 16, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:fighting for rights, poetry, protestLeave a comment on The Polish Woman

What the Heck Is This?

Some would say gosh what the heckWhat the heck is this?Tap and basin and urinalWaiting for a piss?…. I think the idea makes senseHave a piss, wash your handsWater flushes urinal Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 15, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:basin, poetry, urinal6 Comments on What the Heck Is This?

Shaun

What did Shaun sayafter being shorn ?…… Thankyou…… To which the shearer replied…… You’re welcome…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 15, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, nonsense poetry, sheep shearing2 Comments on Shaun

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