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Fire Alarm

The fire alarm went off, andThe lift power did cut outDespite all of his shoutingMy dad could not get out…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 29, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:fire alarm, lift, poetry, wheelchair2 Comments on Fire Alarm

Alarm

I often have a tendencyTo call a false alarmDespite no sudden dangerWhy cannot I stay calm?…. I gotta give a warning just in case……. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 6, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:fire alarm, humour, poetry2 Comments on Alarm

Light Switch (Stan installed)

I am an aged care residentGone dark, needs turn on lightShit! what’s that loud whoop whooping sound?I just switched on a light?…. Manager John – I think we need to call installer Stan back……. I nearly had a heart attack John…… Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 24, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:aged care, fire alarm, humour, light switch, poetry3 Comments on Light Switch (Stan installed)

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