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I’d Like a Change of Colour

Today I’d like a different shadeOf colour on my nailWould also like to have my skinA lighter shade of pale Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 26, 2021Posted inFASHION FAILSTags:feet, nail polish, poetry, sandals7 Comments on I’d Like a Change of Colour

Priscilla Exercises During Lockdown

I need to keep my muscle toneUp while in lockdownHard exercise essentialWill try it lying down…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 25, 2021Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:cat, lockdown, poetry8 Comments on Priscilla Exercises During Lockdown

Inna State of Overwhelm

I’m sitting inna cafeFeeling really goodInna state of overwhelmOnna table (wood) Staring into my coffee…pondering life…. Such brilliant versing poetSo deep and meaning-feltFull of innas, onnasI’m inna state of melt Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 25, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:cafe, poetry, ponder life4 Comments on Inna State of Overwhelm

Sun Protection

Important when I’m at the beachProtect myself from sunSlap slopping here slap slopping thereCovered up, all done Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 24, 2021Posted inFASHION FAILSTags:beach, poetry, sun protection1 Comment on Sun Protection

Priscilla Pushes Baby

Priscilla saw me pushingBaby round the houseThought this looked more interestingThan going after mouse…….. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 24, 2021Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:baby, cat, poetry9 Comments on Priscilla Pushes Baby

My Doctor’s Advice

I had a nasty accidentTwo places, broke my legMy doctor said (on seeing it) Stop going there…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 23, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:broken leg, doctor, poetry13 Comments on My Doctor’s Advice

Cows in North Siberia

Cows in North Siberia(Who’s milk is milked, then sold)Wear wooly bras on uddersTo stop them getting cold Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 23, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:cows, poetry, siberia, udders7 Comments on Cows in North Siberia

Our New Family Truck

Just bought a truck for familyJunior, baby, granJump aboard and off we goWe love our truck, it’s grand Toss baby up…… Gran bounces up on the tyre….. We’re a truck-fit family…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 23, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:monster truck, poetry9 Comments on Our New Family Truck

Priscilla Demonstrates New Eating Technique

There’s one food that Cilla likes eatingShe wants to demonstrate it for youA special technique she’s developedA video (for cats) she will do Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 22, 2021Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:cat, poetry, spaghetti8 Comments on Priscilla Demonstrates New Eating Technique

Ralph Loves His Sticks

Ralph (like all dogs) loves to stick-carryIt seems in the nature of dogsAnything stick or looks stick-likeHe grabs and runs round and round and round….. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 22, 2021Posted inRalph, FCS resident dogTags:dog, fireworks, poetry, stick4 Comments on Ralph Loves His Sticks

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