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Stan Fertilizes the Oval

I’m groundsman for the high schoolIt’s time to fertilizeThe oval with my tractorHello? Why it dies?…. You used weedkiller. Idiot…… Sorry boss…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 17, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:fertilize oval, groundsman, humour, poetry, weedkiller5 Comments on Stan Fertilizes the Oval

Door

A door I need to openFor a jug of milkAny one will do…. What?….. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 17, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:door handle, humour, milk, poetry, supermarket2 Comments on Door

Stan the Emergency Worker

Was called out for emergencyPacked my bag of tricksFixed the problem (easy)Problem sorted, fixed…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 17, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:construction, emergency, humour, poetry, stan2 Comments on Stan the Emergency Worker

Won’t Take Very Long

Hold me while I finish guysWon’t take very longDon’t worry with the safety gearWon’t take very long…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 16, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:construction workers, humour, poetry, safety fail6 Comments on Won’t Take Very Long

Lowes Employs Stan as Safety Officer

Lowes have just employed me toTrolleys, right place storeFollow signs they have installedMake sure not ignored This is my first day. I’m excited….. Sad to say Stan only lasted a day……. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 16, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:humour, poetry, safety, stan, supermaket, trolley1 Comment on Lowes Employs Stan as Safety Officer

Game Park

We’ve come to see the animalsUpfront, close, real nearIn their natural habitatDoors all locked, secure…. I thought you locked the doors dear?…… She just wants to say hello……. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 16, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:driving, game park, humour, lion, poetry1 Comment on Game Park

The Polish Woman

This photo should be publishedTaken in Po-landA woman fighting for her rightsPowerful image yes?…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 16, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:fighting for rights, poetry, protestLeave a comment on The Polish Woman

My Lovely Fairy

My dearest I do love youFairy though you beIn this glistening glade we kissKisseth you and me…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 15, 2021Posted inFamily photosTags:fairy, humour, photograph, poetry5 Comments on My Lovely Fairy

What the Heck Is This?

Some would say gosh what the heckWhat the heck is this?Tap and basin and urinalWaiting for a piss?…. I think the idea makes senseHave a piss, wash your handsWater flushes urinal Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 15, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:basin, poetry, urinal6 Comments on What the Heck Is This?

Stan the Brickie Cum Toilet Installer

Stan put in the brick wall(He’s always there on call)So impressed we called him backTo toilet-match the wall….. We seem to have a leak somewhere Stan?…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 15, 2021Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:brickie, humour, poetry, stan, toilet4 Comments on Stan the Brickie Cum Toilet Installer

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