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Hugging in March 2020

In March of twenty twentyThis is what I was toldHugging those not in your familyMust be put on hold It caused me a lot of pain…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Jeez Skip, the WP Board of Ethics Are After Me

Am I not allowed toParody a postPut my creative talent toWhere it works the most? No you cannot do this DonDisrepute it bringsWe the WordPress Board of EthicsWon’t allow such thing Don MatthewsApril 2021 Forward all complaints to the WP Ethics Board

I Regret to Advise

I regret to advise the collaborationbetween FCS and EIF has hit a bump and come unstuck Sadly, the widely-read and much-enjoyed Monday trilogies on EIF will no longer be appearing Understandably , Skip, Priscilla and Ralph are distraughtover the sudden and unexpected closure of EIF’s Holiday Camp They have greatly enjoyed their 6-month holiday thereContinue reading “I Regret to Advise”

Two Poems About Daffodils

I saw a lovely poem on the Yorkshire duo site about daffodils in the north and thought it would be nice to write one telling you about the current plight of our daffodils here in the south (thankyou to you both for the inspiration)…. From the north first : Tiny yellow trumpets, Heralding the Spring.Continue reading “Two Poems About Daffodils”

I’ve Had a Shitty Day

I’ve had a shit of a day. Yep. Reckon it’s because the clocks went back. Sent my body in a tizz. Does this happen to you? I did remember to adjust the clock before going to bed though. I woke up wide awake at 3am. Why? I need to be asleep at this time. I’mContinue reading “I’ve Had a Shitty Day”

Banks of TV Screens

I like the banks of TV screensIn pubs where I go drinkNo need for conversationNo need to converse,think Football, boxing, soccer….All mute….Wonderful…. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Am I Not Allowed To?

It has been suggested I am starting a blog war. I am not. I am simply making use of source material I see Am I not allowed toMake light of someone’s post?Even if it’s justified?No Don you are not…. Making light of othersIs just not the done thingStay away from making-lightsRing-a-ding-a-ding…. We must support eachContinue reading “Am I Not Allowed To?”

Giant Dozer Finally Frees Suez Monster

After all other efforts had failed a last ditch effort to free the stuck-in-the-sand Suez Canal container ship was finally successful after the Canal Authority brought in a giant dozer operated by a specially trained driver. The dozer and it’s driver are shown hard at work below Don Matthews1 April 2021

Shaun

Shaun had just got shearedOf his woollen shanksWhen Shaun got up the shearer saidWhat do you say Shaun? “Thanks” Can’t find shanks in dictionary?…. It’s in mine…. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Thump Thump

My thanks to the Yorkshire duo for use of phrase ‘Thump Thump’ and daffodil inspire. I could not have done it without their help. Thankyou Today I’m in the cafeBecause it’s rather hotMy heart is beating thump thump(Coz I’m alive, dead not) Daffodil on tableLooking back at meSays Don are you likingDrinking your coffee? IContinue reading “Thump Thump”