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Ralph’s Not Happy

What’s the matter RalphYou’re looking rather cheesedOff with dear PriscillaYou don’t look at all pleased……. She’s taken my bed…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 3, 2021Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident cat, Ralph, FCS resident dogTags:cat, dog, poetry8 Comments on Ralph’s Not Happy

I’m Training Ralph Up To Be Cultured

When Ralph did first come to FCSHis knowledge was still as a pup Priscilla said Don you gotta do somethingSo decided to culture him up……. He’s coming along in leaps and bounds…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 2, 2021Posted inRalph, FCS resident dogTags:computer, dog5 Comments on I’m Training Ralph Up To Be Cultured

Why Ralph’s a Bit ‘Twisted’

The home where Ralph did come fromReligious, very wasExplains why he’s bit twistedTwisted why? becos…… We do feel sorry for poor Ralph here at FCS…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 31, 2021Posted inRalph, FCS resident dogTags:dog, mary and joseph, photograph, poetry4 Comments on Why Ralph’s a Bit ‘Twisted’

Ralph’s Previous Family

Before Ralph came to FCSWas in this loving homeTook pride of place in photograph(Had good brush-up and comb) Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 30, 2021Posted inFamily photos, Ralph, FCS resident dogTags:dog, photo, poetry5 Comments on Ralph’s Previous Family

Ralph Loves His Sticks

Ralph (like all dogs) loves to stick-carryIt seems in the nature of dogsAnything stick or looks stick-likeHe grabs and runs round and round and round….. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 22, 2021Posted inRalph, FCS resident dogTags:dog, fireworks, poetry, stick4 Comments on Ralph Loves His Sticks

Ralph Seems To Be Getting a Bit Sleepy Lately

Ralph’s been working hard of lateBecoming bit unwiredI take him out for daily walksDoes this mean ‘I am tired’?…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 17, 2021Posted inRalph, FCS resident dogTags:dog, poetry1 Comment on Ralph Seems To Be Getting a Bit Sleepy Lately

Ralph is a Persister

Ralph is a persisterKeeps on does not give upHe learnt this from his parentsHe learnt this as a pup…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021 Ralph is the resident FCS dog

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 4, 2021Posted inRalph, FCS resident dogTags:dog, poetryLeave a comment on Ralph is a Persister

And You?

My poetry is different Different from the restWill it stand the timeWill it stand the test? Skip? (my drinking buddy) Isn’t he nice?…. Priscilla? (our FCS resident cat) Ralph? (our FCS resident dog) Ralph, I’m talking to you…. Indistinct woof which I’m taking as ditto…. Poet Don? And you? dunno…. DM 3/1/21

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 4, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:cat, dog, kangaroo, poetry16 Comments on And You?

Ralph’s Plotting Something

Ralph’s intent on thinkingHe’s got that look of plotI’m waiting for what comes outOut that brain he’s got Don MatthewsJanuary 2021 Ralph is our FCS resident dog

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 3, 2021January 5, 2021Posted inRalph, FCS resident dogTags:dogLeave a comment on Ralph’s Plotting Something

Ralph Plays With His Friend

Come on Ralph let’s play some gamesRacing round the floorIn one room and out the nextThen go out the door…. Hey Ralph? did you feel us hit something?…. No? did we?…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryDecember 16, 2020Posted inRalph, FCS resident dogTags:baby, dog2 Comments on Ralph Plays With His Friend

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