This was an experiment I tried to see its effect on my emotions. It combines poetry and music. It did affect my emotions and it did achieve it’s purpose. The use of voice/visuals enhance the emotion of the poem. Read it first, then click on the youtube link at bottom. Did it affect your emotionsContinue reading “Karen Dalton. Same Old Man (1971)”
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Poet Don Reporting on Diplomacy
Enrolled in course in politics To learn diplomacy How to rearrange, and change Exactly what I mean You will make a good politician…. Thankyou…. Poet Don is from the illustrious Poets SocietyWe are honoured to have him here with us
Pull Them Down. I Don’t Like Them
This statue’s hair I do not like This one’s got wrinkled brow And this one’s got a belly (pot) Can’t have these flaws on show Pull them down. But they’re famous explorers?…. So?…. Don MatthewsJune 2020
Poet Don Reporting on Punk Band Skiantos
In the year of 7-9 while in Italy I witnessed Skiantos (punk band) Who instead of on stage playing music Ate spaghetti (yum) passed hand to hand Amazing…..but is it true oh wise one? Would I kid you my son?…. Poet Don is a world expert in dare-to-be-different punk bandsWe are honoured to have himContinue reading “Poet Don Reporting on Punk Band Skiantos”
I’m Off to Bulldoze Stonehenge
I’m off to bulldoze Stonehenge And build a group of flats An upgrade to our history And dat my friends is dat I’ve got my plan approved by The Council Planning Board Rid this waste of monuments Was their very word We need more building infill It’s wasting too much space Use the stones forContinue reading “I’m Off to Bulldoze Stonehenge”
Poet Don Reporting on Vittoria
Vittoria’s just peeping Out my coffee flub Lovely brand this Vitto Rub a dub a dub Such wondrous utterence… Thankyou…. Poet Don belongs to the illustrious Poets SocietyWe are honoured to have him here with us
Poet Don Reporting on Aircons
I said to Mr Google Please turn my aircon on An angel voice came back to me Your wish is my command… Probably Mrs Google…. ??…. Poet Don is from the illustrious Poets SocietyWe are honoured to have him here with us.He is reporting on the latest aircon whereMrs Google obeys your verbal on/off command
Push The Boundaries
Try being different Push the boundaries Explore the unknown. It may surprise you, Even excite: Or it may not. But at least you tried Don Matthews |September 2017 “The most damaging phrase in the English language is ‘It’s always been done this way’” (Grace Hopper Computer programming pioneer)
Imperfect Leaders
We bemoan the poor standards of politicians And saintly types don’t always work For all have clay feet till proved otherwise There are flaws in us all that do lurk Ideally our leaders should be models And perfect in every way But leaders just mirror society So don’t hold your breath, I do say DonContinue reading “Imperfect Leaders”
Poet Don Reporting on World Mud Day
Today it is World Mud Day Gooey gloopy mud Vital for our kiddies When they’re in their bud Parents take note: Mud helps creativity Promotes imagination, resourcefulness, free expression And,triggers that happy chemical, serotonin So, parents, a mud-wallow paddle pool is a must for happy kiddies. Washing muddy clothes will be well worth the effortContinue reading “Poet Don Reporting on World Mud Day”
Flippant, Comic, and Serious 