abandoned

I used to live in luxuryViews, far as eye could seeNature’s taken over nowTaken over me Don MatthewsJanuary 2023

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Lawrence of Arabia)

A deserted Ottoman supply train that was ambushed by Lawrence of Arabia during World War I While most people only think of Lawrence of Arabia as one of the greatest films of all time, it’s actually based on the true story of Thomas Edward Lawrence, British officer and explosives expert, who helped bring down theContinue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Lawrence of Arabia)”

Protector

Once was a protector(Maintained with all care)Abandoned, forgottenOnly seen from the air Don MatthewsDecember 2022

Canons

Once I con-tained canonsWatching distant shoresAbandoned now forgottenNot needed anymore Don MatthewsDecember 2022

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (abandoned hotel)

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Loved Once, Now Abandoned

Everyone loved meOnce long agoThen they all leftWhy I don’t know?…. Don MatthewsJune 2022

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (abandoned control room)

Ripped Out the Heart and Soul of Me

Michigan Theatre 4000 seats I once hadThey came from near and farRipped out the heart and soul of meNow only storing cars A remnant of my opulenceLooks out upon the carsRipped out the heart and soul of meNow only storing cars Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Nicosia International Airport, Cyprus

I used to be a’buzzWith people everywhereInvasion (Turkish) shut me downNow birdshit everywhere…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Michigan Central Station, Detroit

I used to see 100 Trains come here each dayNeglected, now abandonedI’m left here to decay…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021