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My Sunday Write

As poet I won’t change the worldPollies will do thatSo I will just keep writing onWriting dis and dat Don Matthews(For FCS Sunday Column)October 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryOctober 3, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, poetry, politicians1 Comment on My Sunday Write

Stan Flies Into Hong Kong. No Worries

I’ve done this plenty times before(Hello Mrs Jones)She’s seen me (now she’s waving back)Ahead my runway cones…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryOctober 3, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:hong kong, humour, jets, poetry2 Comments on Stan Flies Into Hong Kong. No Worries

Wheee….

Wheee! it’s fun here zooming downWaiting for the landAt the other end of itNice soft bed of sand…. Wheee…… Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryOctober 2, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:childrens slide, humour, poetry4 Comments on Wheee….

Disgusting Tragedy

This one has no humourDisgusting tragedyPhotograph explains itScroll down and you’ll see…. Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryOctober 2, 2021Posted inIRONYTags:afghanistan, cluster bomb, food aid pack, poetry, tradgedy1 Comment on Disgusting Tragedy

Fire Extinguisher

A fire has just broke outI gotta put it outWhere the hell is it?Use eyes you silly git…. Where?…… Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryOctober 2, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:fire extinguisher, humour, poetry3 Comments on Fire Extinguisher

Nearly Had a Heart Attack

Nearly had a heart attackNearly took a rideNearly got out wrong sideGot out other side…. Jeez that was close…… Why did we put the bath here dear?……. Stan said it was the in thing……. Don Matthews September 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryOctober 1, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:bath, humour, poetry, unsafe1 Comment on Nearly Had a Heart Attack

What a Lovely 1930 Idea

What a lovely ideaLet’s buy packets, threeThe children will be fascinatedOn our Christmas tree…. 5 years hence. Why am I feeling sick dear?……. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryOctober 1, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:asbestos, christmas tree snow, poetry, unsafe1 Comment on What a Lovely 1930 Idea

Bike Rider

I’m riding in the bike laneWhat a lovely dayAway from cars and very safeHappy, feelin’ gay…. Jeez, the could’ve angled it slightly…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryOctober 1, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:bike rider, humour, poetry, road drain, unsafe1 Comment on Bike Rider

My Seat Has Got a Problem Dear

My seat has got a problem dearWhen I comfy getIt drops me on my right side(Not on my left side yet)…. I don’t understand why dear?…… They advertised the holiday units ideal for seniors?…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 30, 2021September 30, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:chair, humour, poetry, unsafe2 Comments on My Seat Has Got a Problem Dear

Stan Builds a Water Slide Like No Other

A kiddies water slide I’ve builtSo safe they won’t get kiltAll enclosed no falling outThis water slide I’ve built…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 30, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:humour, poetry, stan, water slide4 Comments on Stan Builds a Water Slide Like No Other

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