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Playground Built by Stan’s Grandad

Safety is embeddedIn Stan’s familyPlayground building is their tradeExample here to see…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 28, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, playground, poetry, safety, stan2 Comments on Playground Built by Stan’s Grandad

Lowes Employs Stan as Safety Officer

Lowes have just employed me toTrolleys, right place storeFollow signs they have installedMake sure not ignored This is my first day. I’m excited….. Sad to say Stan only lasted a day……. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 16, 2021Posted inMORE FAILSTags:humour, poetry, safety, stan, supermaket, trolley1 Comment on Lowes Employs Stan as Safety Officer

Dive

I’m gonna do a diveI haven’t done beforeThe pool she should be deep enoughIf so, I’ll do some more…. Shit dear, our boy studied physics at uni. What went wrong?……. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJuly 10, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:diving, humour, kyack, poetry, safety, swimming pool2 Comments on Dive

Stan and Perc Move a Sofa

Perc, it’s really simpleYou have to just stay calmI’ll hand it to you gentlyJust take it in your arms…. Simple….. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 29, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:car, furniture, humour, poetry, safety1 Comment on Stan and Perc Move a Sofa

Black and White Checkered

I am a fan of blackAnd white when checkered thusVisitors keep tripping upBut I can’t see the fuss…. Don MatthewsMay 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMay 10, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:checkered, door porch, floor tiles, humour, poetry, safetyLeave a comment on Black and White Checkered

Pakistani Electrician

I am a PakistaniWorker of the wiresUse my trusty ladder whenNeeding to get higher…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 28, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:electrician, humour, ladder, poetry, safety2 Comments on Pakistani Electrician

Stan the TV Antenna Installer

Been asked (because I’m safety)Conscious in my workTo put up an antenna(But some say I’m a jerk)… Which I’m not…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 25, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, poetry, safety, TV antenna13 Comments on Stan the TV Antenna Installer

I Need to Paint the Ceiling

I need to paint the ceilingA ladder I’ve not gotSo thought I’d compromiseAnd use just what I’ve got…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 23, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, painter, poetry, safety18 Comments on I Need to Paint the Ceiling

Stan Does Some Electrical Work Over the Lake

I had to reach the wiresStringing ‘cross the lakeThought up the bestest pathwayPathway I should take…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 22, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:electrician, humour, poetry, safety2 Comments on Stan Does Some Electrical Work Over the Lake

Stan and Perc Work Out a Plan

How to reach across a voidThe problem challenged StanConsulting with his workmate PercThey came up with a plan…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 20, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, ladder, painting, poetry, safety13 Comments on Stan and Perc Work Out a Plan

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