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Stan Participates in Research Project

I love my animalsAnd must participateThey have no others wanting toIt’s only me to date…. Perc has offered to join me. Good buddy is Perc…… Don MatthewsMarch 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 21, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:Animals, humour, poetry, research, stan1 Comment on Stan Participates in Research Project

Stan Builds 999 Emergency Phone

Because I am real good at maths(I passed at infant school)They chose me (Stan) to make thisI showed them I’m no fool…. Don MatthewsMarch 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 13, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:emergency phone, humour, poetry, stan2 Comments on Stan Builds 999 Emergency Phone

Stan Solves a Gate Problem

I specialize installing gatesKeeping people outThe owner wanted one for thatKeeping people out…. Problem boss?…… Don MatthewsMarch 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 10, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:gate, poetry, stan5 Comments on Stan Solves a Gate Problem

Stan Dries the Clothes

Rain is pelting down outsideDrier’s gone to packFound a nice alternative(Ideas I do not lack)…. Have you seen my drier luv?…… Don MatthewsMarch 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 9, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:clothesdrier, humour, poetry, stan2 Comments on Stan Dries the Clothes

Stan Picks Up His Car on the 23rd

Got a letter telling meConstruction (when begins)23rd of June it saidGotta get car, go in…. 23rd was yesterday mate…… Don MatthewsMarch 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 5, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:car, construction work, humour, poetry, stan2 Comments on Stan Picks Up His Car on the 23rd

Stan Goes Swimming

I’m getting real excitedTime to take a swimGotta watch my step toClear the concrete rim…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 3, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, poetry, stan, swimming pool2 Comments on Stan Goes Swimming

Stan Flies the Ceremonial Helicopter

They asked me to fly the helicopterFor their special paradeI feel humbled, feel very proudA skill for which I’m made…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 1, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:helicopter, humour, parade, poetry, stan2 Comments on Stan Flies the Ceremonial Helicopter

Stan on Important (but simple) Crane Job

I went to universityLearnt to drive a craneJob here looks quite simpleDoes not require a brain…. What did I do wrong?…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 28, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:crane, humour, poetry, stan, tree loppingLeave a comment on Stan on Important (but simple) Crane Job

Stan Trains for his Pilots Licence

Decided I would likeTo learn to fly a planeLooks quite simple, easyMy licence (yep) to gain…. We think you could do with a bit more practice…… I turned the wheel left and it moved right ? Why?…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 27, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:aeroplane, hanger, humour, poetry, stanLeave a comment on Stan Trains for his Pilots Licence

Stan Applies His Mathematical Genius

Just started making rulersDividing up the scaleMath-matical precisionI’m good at, never fail…. Mummy, I measured with my new rulerand my teacher says I don’t know what I’m talking about?…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2022

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 21, 2022Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, poetry, ruler, school, stan2 Comments on Stan Applies His Mathematical Genius

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