I’m getting real excitedVaccine’s not far awayI think I’ll order plenty moreTo keep covid away I’m sorry Mr PresidentYou had the chance beforeTo order vaccine made by usTo order extra, more But you refused the chance…. We’re now committed to supplying other countries. Sorry…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020 The Associated Press and Denise Chow21h ago /Continue reading “Sorry Mr President…We’re Committed to Supplying Other Countries”
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Ellen and Portia’s New Upgrade
Forgot Portia. Sorry…. Ellen and Portia have just sold their houseBalinese style, 33 millTraded it in for a much nicer oneOnly paid 49 mill Neighbours now Megan and HarryTo friend with and form a close bondPriciest ever sold in the areaComplete with a large lily pond How nice…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020
From the FCS Department of Meaningful Proverbs
A computer cannot cook an omelette even if asked politely
Gladly, Happily, Cheerfully
Christmas is a timeWhen presentsAre given gladlyReceived happilyAnd exchanged cheerfully Don MatthewsDecember 2020
My New Car and the Pesky Grammar Board (I’m inna silly Saturday mood)
My brake is a bit touchy (terchy) The Grammar Board and I don’t quite see eye to eyeThey’re always on my back for not conforming to their rules It finally packed up on meMy trusty Ford FestivaStuck in reverse, it’s gearbox shotI had to Rest In Peace her Now have an automaticBut brake is ratherContinue reading “My New Car and the Pesky Grammar Board (I’m inna silly Saturday mood)”
Poet Don Reporting on 8760
Using my new abacusFull tilt and in top gearI worked out eight-seven-six-o wasThe hours in a year Good to know…. Thankyou…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020 (Category ‘Poet Don reporting’ for further reports of interest or no interest by FCS news anchor PD)
Do a Kind Deed for Santa this Christmas
It’s time now to think of poor SantaIt’s hell of a long way from his caveBe naughty (hence kind to dear Santa)A trip for poor Santa you’ll save Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Growth at all Cost
Where have all our trees goneIn 10 years of infill?We have to pack the people inSo trees we have to killTrees and green surroundingsClimate change combat?We need them for well-beingMentally, all that Wholesale destruction of our treesMust stop, must not go onPremier and MinisterAre you listening?…. No?…. Our ‘growth-at-all-costs’ policy is more important Addended poemContinue reading “Growth at all Cost”
Sigh
My poetry is differentDifferent from the restWill it stand the timeWill it stand the test? Dunno?…. My poetry’s not differentThe same as all the restDon’t wanna get out comfort zoneJust wanna stand time, test Sigh…. “As long as we allow convention to govern us we will never make progress” (DM) Don MatthewsDecember 2020
Ho Ho Ho Now No No No
I was a Father ChristmasHo ho-ing in the storeI wanted to repeat itNow ho ho ho no more The jolly covid virusHas mucked up all I’d plannedIt seems to like us oldiesSo this year I’ve been banned They’re wanting only young bloodsAnd no more sit-on-knees“Why are you so much thinner Santa?”(Don’t ask this question please)Continue reading “Ho Ho Ho Now No No No”
Flippant, Comic, and Serious 