True recent Adelaide story Bees are decliningI have barrel beesWine barrel was emptyLooks good said the bees Society (bee) contactedOffered bees/barrelFree on exchange forAnother wine barrel Our call-out fee costsYou fifty dollarsAnd hourly rate bee workIs twenty five dollars And I thought I was doing something for the environment and declining bee population?…… Don MatthewsDecemberContinue reading “Helping the Declining Bee Population”
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How Gullible Are You?
1800’s I like to pride myselfNot being gullibleThen why fall I to adverts To Dye’s Voltaic Belt From Dr Dye Male corset guaranteed to“Restore manly vigour” Forerunner of Viagra I suppose…… ————– Then there was that time when “Sloan’s Liniment ” I bought.Good for “Man or Beast” they said.Does what they say it aught. IContinue reading “How Gullible Are You?”
Dobbin
My dad is checking DobbinDobbin out for meMaking sure he’s safe to rideSafe to ride for me Don MatthewsDecember 2022
I Love the Open Country
I love the open countryThe trees and the fresh airNo motor cars or freewaysCountry simple, bare Ah, country life…… Don MatthewsDecember 2022
Lazy Sod
Plenty workHe’s bloody slackTime to wakeHim up and back Jeez dad…… Don MatthewsDecember 2022
Anxious
Sometimes I feel quite anxiousPosting what I writeIs it bit too risky?Will somebody bite? What’s the purpose poetOf writing poetryIf you’re scared of readersReactions they might be? Don MatthewsMay 2020
Painting Class
I like my daily painting classWith all my painting friendsDabbling in the coloursSend teacher round the bend Today we are exploring the colour green class…… Oh goody…… When your parents collect you you can show them what you have learnt…… Don MatthewsDecember 2022
Tea for Two
All prepared Tea for twoSounds real goodPasta stew Don MatthewsDecember 2022
Cilla and Francie
Priscilla is FCS resident cat. Friend Francie Cilla/FrancieHang on tightGone and lost it Outa sight Don MatthewsDecember 2022
Thank You Mummy
Here’s a little plum for youImpaled upon a stickSavour in your mouth my deerAfter having lick Mummy?…… Don MatthewsDecember 2022