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We of the Opposition Party are doing our Job

We are the party in powerThe opposition party you beWhy do you oppose all proposalsAll good proposals we see? We just doing our jobcos we the opposition party…… You did it when you were us…… Did we?…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 30, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, opposition party, parliament, poetry2 Comments on We of the Opposition Party are doing our Job

Inequality in South Africa

Divided by a cemeteryInequalityExisting in South AfricaFor everyone to see…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 30, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:inequality, poetry, south africa4 Comments on Inequality in South Africa

A Creek in New Delhi

Anything worth salvaging?Anything of worth?Nothing here to laugh aboutNot a scene of mirth…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 29, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:india, plastic pollution, poetry4 Comments on A Creek in New Delhi

Overcoming Problems of Real

Going from experienceReal makes such a messCome up with solutionNow don’t get no mess…. Don’t they look nice dear?……. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 29, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:artificial, humour, poetry, trees2 Comments on Overcoming Problems of Real

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

Stan and Perc Run the Ferris Wheel

Perc we’ve got lots of peopleQueued up all waiting in lineOur wheel’s a bit wonky, go fix itAll done now Stan, all fixed up, all’s fine…. Good fella…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 29, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:ferris wheel, humour, poetry, stan and perc2 Comments on Stan and Perc Run the Ferris Wheel

Built in the 16th Century

Built in the 16th centuryPlenty wind aroundDrastic changes happenedNow no wind around…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 28, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:16century, poetry, windmill2 Comments on Built in the 16th Century

This Took a Lot of Thought

This verse is deep and meaninglessGrammatically it’s shotPut a lot of effort inGave it what I’ve got clap clap clap well done…… Thankyou…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 28, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, nonsense poetry, poetry2 Comments on This Took a Lot of Thought

Walking the Baby

When I go out walkingBaby in the pramI like to dress appropriateAnd no, don’t give a damn…. You look nice daddy…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 28, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:baby, fashion, humour, poetry, pram3 Comments on Walking the Baby

Playground Built by Stan’s Grandad

Safety is embeddedIn Stan’s familyPlayground building is their tradeExample here to see…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 28, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, playground, poetry, safety, stan2 Comments on Playground Built by Stan’s Grandad

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