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Racecar Driver

I am a racecar driverAll ready to unwindHit the pedal off I goJeez! what power behind…. 50 Coke-loving penguins cleaned track afterwards…….. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 22, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:coke, humour, poetry, racecar6 Comments on Racecar Driver

A Challenge For You Architect

A challenge for you architectA tower to build in SpainUnique, extremely stunningWith everything to gain…. Take a tour inside…. https://aconstellationjournal.com/2016/05/visit-walden-7/ Done…… Next challenge?…… Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 21, 2021Posted inA challenge for you architectTags:architecture, poetry, Walden 7 Spain6 Comments on A Challenge For You Architect

Money-Saving Sale

We need to have a clearanceSale with specials (lots)Plenty bargains here folksMoney saving (lots)…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 21, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:clearance sale, humour, poetry, sales special8 Comments on Money-Saving Sale

Stan Installs Buttons

I been employed (important job)Necessitating careInserting buttons where belongA job which I have flair….. Yes boss?…….. You idiot…….. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 21, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:buses, humour, poetry, stan8 Comments on Stan Installs Buttons

TV Breakfast Presenters and Social Distancing

We’re told to social distanceFrom others, stay apartBut TV breakfast presenters justJust don’t give a fart They should be setting the example for everyone to see Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 21, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:coronavirus, poetry, social distancing, tv presenters9 Comments on TV Breakfast Presenters and Social Distancing

A Challenge For You Architect

A challenge for you architectI need a house to fitEnvironment where I’m going to liveIt needs to fit with it…. Done…… Next challenge?…… Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 20, 2021Posted inA challenge for you architectTags:architect, desert, house, humour, poetry, turtle10 Comments on A Challenge For You Architect

Stan Tries His Hand At Editing

They’ve given me the job ofEditing the newsMy editing is top-notchDesigned not to confuse…. Problem boss?…….. I thought a front page wardrobe splash would be a winner……… Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 20, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, newspaper editor, poetry, stan11 Comments on Stan Tries His Hand At Editing

Beam Me Up Scottie

Priscilla is our resident FCS cat Me and Scottie get on wellEstablished good rapportRides in spaceship all for freeUp me Scottie, more…. Bet ya didn’t know I was in with the aliens did ya…….meow Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 20, 2021Posted inRandom verse revealTags:aliens, cat, humour, poetry, spaceship2 Comments on Beam Me Up Scottie

Stan Shows His Warehouse Skills

One thing I am good at(Had plenty practicing)Is safely moving round the warehouseGaily while I sing…. Did I see Stan jump out and run off?…… My reaction? Jeez……Wonder someone didn’t get killed Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 19, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:fail, forklift, humour, poetry, stan, warehose6 Comments on Stan Shows His Warehouse Skills

I’m Sorry

I’m sorry reader. postingSo much on FCSMy mind won’t stop creatingI’m in a bloody mess My drinking buddy Skip I’m diagnosed with bipolar mania Mind works 24/7. I’m doomed….. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 19, 2021Posted inMental health, UncategorizedTags:humour, neurons, overload, party, poetry12 Comments on I’m Sorry

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