poetry – Page 276 – Flippant, Comic, and Serious

Shirt

I saw this lovely shirtAnd bought it at the storeThen wondered when I wore itWhy did people stare?…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Stan Trains for his Pilots Licence

Decided I would likeTo learn to fly a planeLooks quite simple, easyMy licence (yep) to gain…. We think you could do with a bit more practice…… I turned the wheel left and it moved right ? Why?…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Harangue

Write something incorporating the word ‘harangue’. Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO HARANGUE I like this word, this promptThis prompt I have, harangueWhy? because it rhymes just niceWith orangutang It’s orangutan……….. Issit?…… DM DM

Wildlife Photographer

I photograph the wildlifeAnimals to fearNever miss a good oneLike one I’m taking here…. Monkey in tree. Top shot…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2021

What’s That?

It’s been a lot of effortAt last escaped the packWhat’s that I hear you saying?Not worth it mate turn back?…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Corridors A’Flush

I’m staying in this flash hotelWith corridors a’flushJust woken up in need of peeAnd need it in a rush…. Shit, where’s the loo?…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

I Love My Crickets. Yum.

I love my meal of crickets(Sustainably produced)I also like them in a drinkAll mixed together (juiced) In a huge shake-up, insect protein is being included in diets as more becomes known about it’s health benefits. Good for the environment as well. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

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