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We’re Pretty Smart in Australia

Researchers have discovered a way here Of increasing our speed (internet) A million times faster than present A million times what we now get They use what they call is a microcomb (pictured) (Don’t think it’s to do with your hair) Then again I’m not scientifically-minded A faster internet’s all I care Don MatthewsJune 2020Continue reading “We’re Pretty Smart in Australia”

My Coffee’s Just Inspired Me

Just finished my nice coffee Foam collapsed inside (Thought this might just interest you) My observation side A true poet…. Just finished reading paper (64 today) No it’s not my birthday Pages read, OK? Amazing! poet… I’m full of bright ideas today Coffee, paper, yep Fired up for my posting spin Watch out Johnny DeppContinue reading “My Coffee’s Just Inspired Me”

They’re Educational…

The government (UK) in last decade Has closed libraries (800) down But says racist statues will stay up Because they’re educational…. “But those statues teach us about our past, with all its faults. To tear them down would be to lie about our history, and impoverish the education of generations to come.” (Boris Johnson) DonContinue reading “They’re Educational…”

Things Have Changed Peter. Sorry

Peter, I’m having to ban your Sketch about one-legged Dud In this day and age it’s just not on Making fun, dragging amputees through mud But Mr Television Producer To me it’s bizarre, strange Here from my grave I just shake my head, sigh It’s 2020 now, things have changed Today, Peter, we must beContinue reading “Things Have Changed Peter. Sorry”

Poets Won’t Change the World

Poets record things as they happen Poets record things that they see Whether it’s good/bad doesn’t matter Poets record history Some say that poets are torches To help change begin to unfurl But I take the opposite perspective That poets will not change the world To me, it needs a mass people movement led byContinue reading “Poets Won’t Change the World”

I Got Trouble. My Intestine Gets in the Way

I’m just a poor struggle-ing poet I know I’ve got it down below The trouble, gets caught on my intestine My metaphors get stuck and can’t show I’m told I do well writing nonsense A genre few bloggers blog on I bought training books from the op shop To build up my knowledge upon YouContinue reading “I Got Trouble. My Intestine Gets in the Way”

Mania and Obsession

A byproduct of mania’s obsession Which both ‘m’ and ‘o’ I possess Born with it, no cure available Medications help control all the mess… …Which originates in my brain (an imbalance) Of chemicals, which cannot be cured So looks like you’re just gonna have to My behaviour accept and endure They say those obsessed andContinue reading “Mania and Obsession”