poetry – Page 348 – Flippant, Comic, and Serious

Ruins

I’m looking at the ruinsCaused by many bombsShit! what was that just went by?With such cool aplomb?….. The work of Kevin Weir. Old images transformed into surreal stories Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Rocking Chair

I am a lovely rocking chairComplete with place to sitWhenever people sit in meWhy do they all say shit?…. Stan?……. Yes boss?……. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Stan Designs a Lecture Room

They asked me to designA lecture room to teachA subject which was new to themAnd bit beyond their reach I did it…. And the subject was…….. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Segregation

I’m waiting at the counterFor my bacon/eggsThe counter’s segregatedBlacks treated like dregs…. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Couch

I bought myself a couchComfy soft and pink(Liberace I love you)Rinky dinky dink…. Couldn’t afford the diamond studded one……. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Stan Finds Space for the Toilet

We were bit squashed for spaceSo had to put it thereThe Board of Health OK’d itDon’t think they really care…. We like it Stan. Quick pop-up in-between cooking the peas…… Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Man of Cloth

I am a man of Godly clothI must stay Covid freeFashion conscious, must stay coolMy flock depend on me…. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Stan’s Record Album Cover Studio

Uncle Les and Aunty NanceSuch nice couple wasAsked did we know Jesus?Why we asked? Becos…. Post Production Notes Is Erick on loan from Beverly Stan?…… Beverly /Erick Don MatthewsAugust 2020

Ethel You Around?

Shit it’s done a rolloutEthel you around?I’m stuck in here, can’t do itIt’s rolled out , got unwound…. You got a problem dear?……. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Please Sign Here

My mind is like a powerhouseCreating three-beat linesQuatrains by the dozenWaiting me to sign Please sign below DonDon MatthewsAugust 2021 He’s mad…..…No, just different…….