I used to know who ran the stateUpdates every dayCovid deaths and positivesState of vaccin play Our leading health advisorI knew her in my sleepRestrictions, lockdowns, state of playPandemic now asleep So why am I now writing this?In usual me mode-rhymeI guess it’s sorta therapyAnd helps to pass the time Don MatthewsSeptember 2021
Tag Archives: poetry
Deck
This photo is not humourousDesign is very sussThe woman has a toddlerThe deck’s so dangerous…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021
Stan Designs the Bike Track
Went to universityDegree’d in lanes for bikesNow applying knowledge toLanes which bikers like…. Safety and comfort is my motto…… Don MatthewsOctober 2021
Roundabout
Was plain and looked quite boringSo thought we’d decorateAnd add a bit of colour, artSo thought we, any rate…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021
Stan and Perc Build a Train Line
You start here PercI’ll start thereMeet in middleWe smart pair…. What went wrong Stan?…… Don MatthewsOctober 2021
Poet Don Reporting on the Sexual Behaviour of Goldfish
When Nemo (now a goldfish)Comes down with stuffed-up noseHis sex interest just closes downHow ’bout that? There ya go’s Good to know…… Thankyou…….. PD wishes to advise he has not made this report upReproduction by the male goldfish depends on a clear olefactory canalHe would have provided a link to verify his report but saysContinue reading “Poet Don Reporting on the Sexual Behaviour of Goldfish”
Macabre or Not?
Instead of cremating your pets when they dieThere now is a way you can keepThem in suspended animationSuspended forever asleep The technique. freeze drying, is expensive – up to $5000 for a large dog.Only one person in Australia is set up to do it. An elaborate process of freezing the animal then vacuum drying forContinue reading “Macabre or Not?”
Red Sands Sea Forts
We stood at mouth of Thames UKProtecting during warNeglected, now abandonedNot needed anymore…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021
Stan. Expert in Everything Lift-Wise
I’m expert in everything lift-wiseWhich way is up, which way downI’m always in such great demandBy businesses here in the town…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021
What a Lovely View Dear
What a lovely view dearLiving right up hereFoundations safe and sturdyNothing left to fear…. What’s that trembling dear……Just a minor earthquakeNothing to worry about……. Don MatthewsOctober 2021