poetry – Page 287 – Flippant, Comic, and Serious

Troubles Architect

The architect designed for meA house up in the trees, butI struggle getting up thereWith bags of groceries…. Done. Next challenge?…… Where’s the lift?…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2022

Mafia Boss Holds Ace of Spades

Image may shock I was a mafia bossAnd held the Ace of SpadesBut someone didn’t give a tossA bullet I was paid…. Brooklyn restaurant floor, Mafia boss Joe Masseria, 1931 Don MatthewsJanuary 2022

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Variation

Write something incorporating the word ‘variation’. Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO VARIATION A great variationI see in protrusionsWhich makes viewing interestingWhich is my conclusion Gravestones…… What?…… DM

Stan Installs Urinals

I put in some new urinalsJust the other dayAlso one for those who like toPiss the other way…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2022

Stan Builds Stairs with a Difference for Clients

We wanted stairs quite differentDifferent to the restMust be safe and steppableStan did his very best…. We are sorry to report the client fell down on their first trial run.Broke a leg. And arm. Stan can’t work out why…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2022

Form Filling

I’m filling out a formFor my Covid jabYep, I’m only 17Why? Afraid dunno?…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2022

4.30 Event

At 4.30 this afternoonThe event will start for allCome along, participateJoin in and have a ball…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2022

Watching Television. Real Comfy

Was sitting comfy in my chairWatching televisionWhen suddenly I heard a crackThought I, in street, collision? Golly gosh…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2022

Out of Balance

I feel bit out of balanceBottom compared to my topThe balance it pivots at presentAt middle, where balance does stop…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2022

Stan’s Record Album Cover Studio – The Dince Job

Stan runs a very successful businesshelped by his assistant Perc Knowing there are UgliesUglies everywhereMr/Mrs Dince didBrighten them with prayer How thoughtful…. Production Notes Clothing Studio wardrobe (blue section) Perc did a bit of photoshopping to increase ugly a tad Post Production Notes Album seem to have disappeared off the market.Perc thinks they may haveContinue reading “Stan’s Record Album Cover Studio – The Dince Job”