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Parody Oh Parody

Parody oh parodyWhat have you done to me?The WordPress Board of Ethics areChasing after me You’ve parodied our daffodilsSuch pretty little flowersThat shoot each year in springtimeHelped up by rainy showers What the Ethics Board are up in arms about Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 11, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:daffodils, humour, parody, poetry7 Comments on Parody Oh Parody

Priscilla’s Found a Productive Pastime

I’m working on a pastimeWhich doesn’t waste my timeWhich I see as productiveAnd worth my spending time…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 10, 2021Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:cat, humour, poetry6 Comments on Priscilla’s Found a Productive Pastime

Rock

My dearest went out drivingOn a mountain trackWhen suddenly from no-whereThis rock appeared …… Shit!…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 10, 2021Posted inCarsTags:car, crash, humour, mountain track, poetry, rock14 Comments on Rock

Three Beat Rhymer

I am a three beat rhymerEach line beats 1, 2, 3Why do I always do this? Dunno?…. I am a three beat rhymer1, 2, 3 each line beatsWhy do I always do this? Beats me?…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 9, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, poetry, rhyming4 Comments on Three Beat Rhymer

Stan Packs Cockroaches

I love my little cockroachHe runs around the floorPacking now for kiddies toys500, to do more…. Yes boss?…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 9, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:cockroach, humour, poetry, toysLeave a comment on Stan Packs Cockroaches

Bloody Neurons

I’ve got so many ideasComing out my headMy bloody neurons won’t let upThey just won’t go to bed I’m doomed…. Don MatthewsUnder neuron attackApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 9, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, neurons, poetry4 Comments on Bloody Neurons

I’m Gonna Try a Bike Trick

I’m gonna try a trick I sawAt the motor showRevving up, check line of sightLooks easy, here I go…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 8, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, motorbike, poetry2 Comments on I’m Gonna Try a Bike Trick

Stan’s Taken On a New Job

Stan’s taken on a new jobOne in which he revelsWith his little scoop he trapsBubbles, for spirit levels Someone has to do it…. Don’t they?…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 8, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:bubbles, humour, poetry13 Comments on Stan’s Taken On a New Job

Priscilla Experiments With Hypnotism On Lizzy

Listen to me LizzyLook into my eyesAre you feeling sleepy?I will you hypnotize…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 8, 2021Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:cat, humour, hypnotism, poetry9 Comments on Priscilla Experiments With Hypnotism On Lizzy

Priscilla’s Found a New Toy

I’ve got me a new play toyRelieves the lockdown boreRoom to room I zoom aboutThrough connecting doors…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 7, 2021Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:cat, humour, lockdown, poetry8 Comments on Priscilla’s Found a New Toy

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