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Stan’s Houspainting Company Pty Ltd

I’ve studied every colour cardAll the subtle huesPeople always like my workFrom whichever view…. We love it Stan. The door is so subtle…….. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 2, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:house painting, humour, poetry, stan5 Comments on Stan’s Houspainting Company Pty Ltd

Selfie

Selfie is a modern thingWould you not agree?I did think the very sameScroll down have a see…. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 1, 2021Posted inHistorical photosTags:humour, poetry, vintage photo2 Comments on Selfie

Salt and Pepper

When guests come round for dinnerI bring out condimentsPolish/fill my little girlTo me she’s heaven sent…. Beat that……. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 1, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:condiments, humour, poetry, salt and pepper shaker10 Comments on Salt and Pepper

Tender Called For Major Hospital Build in Adelaide

They’re wanting to build here a hospitalMust have built one somewhere beforeMust also have office in AdelaideMust have been 5 million, or more Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 1, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:build tender, hospital, humour, poetryLeave a comment on Tender Called For Major Hospital Build in Adelaide

The Wall

Scenario is West BerlinChildren on the wallGrandparents on the other sideSadly says it all…. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 1, 2021Posted inHistorical photosTags:berlin wall, poetry, vintage photo2 Comments on The Wall

A Pub in Japan Has These Toilets

A pub in Japan has these toiletsWith dolls which wake up when you sitThen start singing happy Jap melodiesWhich to many would frighten the shit…. And then move slowly towards you and kiss your knees…… Don MatthewsAugust 2021 I think they could have chosen a better song……..

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 1, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:dolls, humour, japan, poetry, toilet3 Comments on A Pub in Japan Has These Toilets

Stan Wires Up an Elevator

In trade school I learnt how to wire upElevators (got me Pass A)Scroll down for the first lift I wired upMy very first lift on display…. I also wire up lights…… Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 1, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:electrician, elevator, humour, poetry, stan6 Comments on Stan Wires Up an Elevator

Keep Your Eyes on the Road

We manufacture safety aidsFor using in the carMuch research we do on thisMuch research by far…. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 31, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:car, humour, poetry, safety fail3 Comments on Keep Your Eyes on the Road

Teddy Bears For Your Kiddies Bedroom

Kiddies all love teddy bearsWe sell two lovely onesTo hang down from their bedroom ceilAnd give them lots of fun…. They’re cuddling mummy…….. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 31, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:bedroom, children, humour, poetry, teddy bears, toys4 Comments on Teddy Bears For Your Kiddies Bedroom

Priscilla Turns Two

Priscilla is FCS’s resident cat Today is so specialI have turned twoThey baked me a cakeHow about that?…. Aren’t they nice…… Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 31, 2021Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:birthday cake, caty, humour, poetry3 Comments on Priscilla Turns Two

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