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Friends of Gerald

I’d like to be a friendOf this Gerald guyI then got down to thinkingThinking why would I?…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 5, 2021Posted inFASHION FAILSTags:friends, poetry4 Comments on Friends of Gerald

The Happy Co-ordinating Family

We are a happy familyLike to co-ordinateJust made a purchase (all are pleased)Can’t wait to use, can’t wait…. Slight fashion fail?…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 4, 2021Posted inFASHION FAILSTags:boots, fashion, poetry4 Comments on The Happy Co-ordinating Family

Ralph is a Persister

Ralph is a persisterKeeps on does not give upHe learnt this from his parentsHe learnt this as a pup…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021 Ralph is the resident FCS dog

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 4, 2021Posted inRalph, FCS resident dogTags:dog, poetryLeave a comment on Ralph is a Persister

And You?

My poetry is different Different from the restWill it stand the timeWill it stand the test? Skip? (my drinking buddy) Isn’t he nice?…. Priscilla? (our FCS resident cat) Ralph? (our FCS resident dog) Ralph, I’m talking to you…. Indistinct woof which I’m taking as ditto…. Poet Don? And you? dunno…. DM 3/1/21

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 4, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:cat, dog, kangaroo, poetry16 Comments on And You?

Priscilla’s Learning Acrobatics

Cilla is learning acrobaticsWhile Lizzie her friend’s learning springShe wants to get into the circusEnthrall all the crowds with her thing…. They’re working on a dual act…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020 Lizzie is Priscilla’s new-found friend.They get on very well

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 3, 2021Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:acrobatics, cat, poetry10 Comments on Priscilla’s Learning Acrobatics

Priscilla Says I Wasted Money

I told you you were wastingMoney on me DonYou didn’t bother listeningI just reach up, pull on Jeez Priscilla…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 2, 2021Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:cat, cat flap, poetry5 Comments on Priscilla Says I Wasted Money

Shit Priscilla

I’m doing my calligraphyAnd Cilla wants a lookJust finished my nice L and u… Shit Priscilla!…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 1, 2021Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:calligraphy, cat, poetry6 Comments on Shit Priscilla

Priscilla’s Been on a Drinking Binge

I told Cilla don’t you drink too muchI know it might be Christmas dayShe meowed I will do what I want toAnd here is result she did pay…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryDecember 31, 2020Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:cat, poetry, wine7 Comments on Priscilla’s Been on a Drinking Binge

Lizzy and Cilla on Guard

Lizzy’s a friend of our CillaThey’re guarding against snooping eyesWhen all of a sudden sleep overcomes LizAnd disappears to Cilla’s surprise…. Don MatthewsDecember 2020

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryDecember 30, 2020Posted inPriscilla, FCS resident catTags:cat, poetry5 Comments on Lizzy and Cilla on Guard

Warehouse Mabel

Just have a look at MabelWhy doesn’t she behave?This is a working warehouseAnd not a party rave Don MatthewsDecember 2020

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryDecember 23, 2020Posted inCONSTRUCTION FAILSTags:poetry, warehouse4 Comments on Warehouse Mabel

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