Photo: Courtesy of Peter Styring, Australian Parrots And Birds, you can find his beautiful photos on Peter’s Facebook site.
Tis early, very early, presumably a foggy weekend morn.
So early, all the front bedroom lights are out ’til dawn.
And the groaning of lustful lovers, have all been timed out.
Even the yapping old canines, are unusually burnt-out.
I’ve been wandering these darkly streets, groping on trust.
Looking for her, a little piece of wonderous stardust.
All I found was a discarded mug of leftover moonshine.
Oh yeah, just like the decadent old days, still I pine.
Intoxication setting in again, I’m dreaming unsound.
A girl so mysterious, out here, where to be found.
I stumble, forgetting how to walk, and I hit the ground.
And it’s the end, another fallen night, out on the town.
Ivor Steven.
I found myself smiling at some of the lines, such a victorian image kind of not quite morning picture ….. then I felt sad. When ‘he’ hit the ground.
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That’s ok, don’t feel sad, the old guy bounced back ok …
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That old guy sounds pretty wonderful. š
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You write beautifully – adore your blog!
Abby – http://www.seafoaming.com
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Thank you Abby, so very kind of you.
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Hi, again Abby, not sure how you found my little website, but that’s ok, the bloging world is like that, and over the 8 weeks of my blogging life, I’ve discovered so many friendly people, and I shall follow your youthfull site with interest and an open mind. Ivor Steven, Geelong…
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This poem reminds me of why I stopped going out. I liked š
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I’m still going out, but definitely on a greatly diminished scale, hehe…
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Lol
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How lovely ⤠The girl "a little piece of wondrous stardust" I adore this image and the last stanza is such a delight. "I am dreaming unsound", I love this phrase. The parallel between the night and the man falling brings great movement to your piece. Another beautiful read. I follow your blog so eagerly!
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Thankyou Soulful One for understanding, how even though she was gone, my mind was still searching for her. …
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It is gorgeous, Ivor. Your words are just as tender as your soul. ā¤
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Love hasn’t an age
Only a body wanting
& waiting till time
Does allow,take care
My friend sometimes
All we have are the
Memories, As Sheldon Always
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Thanks Sheldon, my memories are of beauty and gracious courage. The inspiration for my continued journey.
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I’m glad you got back up!
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just….
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I felt I was there, with this reveller, as he longed and pondered, and stumbled. I was holding out my arm as he fell, offering my hand to help him out. Beautiful capturing of those moments when all night revelling becomes early morning.
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It’s a true story, haha, just had trouble remembering all the details.
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Haha I nearly said the words seemed blurry!
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Beautiful as a lyrebird š
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Ah, a true Aussie
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Haha, through-and-through š
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And the lyrebird sings a song of stumbling steps as the old fella stumbles – I wonder, does it hiccup too š
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No, lots of burps…..
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