Loneliness, is watering your garden vegetables
And having no-one by your side to watch them grow
Loneliness, is playing your favourite sad song
And having no-one listening to you singing out of tune
Loneliness, is viewing your family photo album
And having no-one to share your private memories with
Loneliness, is being home sick, oh so very sick
And having no-one to tend to your aches and selfish moans
Loneliness, is awakening to the crisp morning dew
And having no-one to feel the warmth of your heart at sunrise
Loneliness, is walking a sandy beach until the tide comes in
And having no-one to hold when the ocean finally covers you
Loneliness, is lying upon your empty bed
And having no-one, having no-one here at all
Ivor Steven (c) 2017
Featured Photo: Courtesy of Neil Robinson, Geelong, 2017.
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Are you okay?
Lots of sadness in this piece..
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Thanks Jordan, I’m Ok, just having one of those reflective days,
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I understand. Keep writing away. Reflection is a great muse.
This is a beautiful artist I like to listen to, read and write.
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Thank you, this truly wonderfully soothing music
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He is a wonderful composer
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Melancholy hit me here, Ivor sir, great piece…..☺️☺️👍👍👍👍👍
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Thanks Aquib, One of those pieces that came together quickly.
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This is one is really heart touching, ☺️☺️☺️👌👌👌
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Glad you are OK. Excellent reflection
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Thanks Derrick, My thoughts just bounced off the mirror !!
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Loneliness is like a mysterious figurine that creeps upon you when you barely realise that certain things have changed, may be for good. But, the best part is that it has an antidote…a little love, a little care!!!
I hope you reach to that vial of antidote and dispel that sad cloud of gloom 😊😊
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Yes an oversize vial of love would be nice, but I’m fine, I’ve been a resilient guy, otherwise, I wouldn’t have got this far….
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Much love to you 🌹,
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Sad in a way but also make you think that sometime when you feel lonely you are not really,your loneliness is not as wide as others.lovely words.
Hope your day is reflective but not lonely.
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Thank you Otensia, Yes my day is definitely a reflective one, and not lonely,
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Oh Ivor, so powerfully emotional. I hope your reflective day brings you happier moments too.
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Thanks Colleen, personally I’m fine, Unfortunately I received some sad news this morning, and I’m quite a sensitive soul, and I tend to react accordingly…….
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I wouldn’t expect anything different from you Ivor. I’m sorry for your sad news. I hope you are taking care of yourself. But yes, news of any kinds, heightens our emotions (sad, bad, happy, exciting…) Be good to you today.
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Thanks Colleen, yes us humans can be quite emotional critters
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I’m okay with that. 🙂
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A little melancholy is OK once in a while, then it’s time for you to go for a Sunday drink. Enjoy the day Ivor.
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I’ll drink to that….
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Oh Ivor your poem brought tears to my eyes!
Lovely piece xx
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Oh sorry Soiba, But I’m ok, it was a reflective poem, and a lot of poetic licence ….
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Wonderful
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That last line really made the entire poem sink it. You write emotions so well. 💖
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Thanks Arbie, yep, that’s me, I’m a very emotional guy…
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Poets thrive on these reflective moments when the heart dictates the words. Beautiful words of woe. ❤️
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I wasn’t feeling lonely, a lot of poetic license
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Hope you’re not too lonely, Ivor. I am always here if you need me. Not sure about the bed though!!!
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Haha, I’ll bring my sleeping-bag
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I love the way you write, not just from your heart but from your soul.
I too have reflective moments and days and nights, but as you said to me recently, we cant turn back time.
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Thanks Sue, and I do write unabridged from my heart, and sometimes about times gone by, and that helps me soothe my soul and release some of the guilt that I occasionally reflect upon… Haha, and sometimes I ramble on too much, but I think chatting is a good thing for me. Whoops, Time for Lily’s walk. Chat again soon. ..
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so relatable.. love this
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As you can see I went through the comments first and decided that they said all I could say. And remember — loneliness only comes with loss…if you never loved you never would have reflections into loss. We are all much better for our wins and our losses….at least we can say we FEEL.
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What thoughtful words, thankyou Claudia.
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❤️
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Awww… 😔 xo
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Well my heart broke into multiple pieces reading this so I can’t fathom where yours must have been. As tough as I think I can be (**I think my brain likes to tell myself that I’m tough, but the rest of me does a collective eye roll at that), I can’t imagine losing someone after caring for them for so very long. My hearts hurts for you. I hope that she sends you little winks letting you know that she is still with you. But even then I know that it’s not the same. Not at all. This was a truly beautiful post. Joanna
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Hi Joanna, thankyou for following my blog/website, muchly appreciated, I hope you enjoy reading my humble writings, I’m from Geelong, Australia. I’ve looked at your site, not sure what you’re about yet.😐, but I shall follow you . Cheers. Ivor
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That’s ok – I’m not sure what I’m about yet either! 😉 It’s a bit a a mixed bag depending on if I’m gliding upwards or just holding on for dear life. Your posts are beautiful though. I love the way you share with such raw honesty. Blessings to you and your healing heart.
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Thankyou, I have a feeling we’re going to fascinated by each other’s sites, and below a pic’ of me and my Girl, Lily .
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Lily is adorable!!! I have a Lily as well. Well technically I have a Lilly, and she is a big sheepdog. Gotta love the puppies. They are little furry gifts. ❤️
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Ha, Little Lily is tiny, she’s 13, a just over 5lb
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Oh my heavens that’s teeny! How precious!!!
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She was Carole’s lap dog, and has a loving heart for everyone, just like her mum[Carole] did…
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❤️
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I’m glad you’ve read a few more of my poems, my writings vary quite a lot, haha, “My Dragon Trilogy” is nearly one for the kids, maybe over 10…….
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I enjoyed your post. You put your innermost thoughts into words quite beautifully.
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Thankyou, I’m pleased you enjoyed mt words. I shall read some of your posts sometime laterer, it’s past 1.00am here, and my bones are in bed ready for a sleep.
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Heartbreaking but beautiful. I wrote about loneliness myself today.
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I’ll have a look in the morning, my sleep time, dream time, 12.45am here in Geelong Australia now.
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I get lonely most of the time. My thoughts are with you as I know how painful it can be x
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Such a heartfelt and vulnerable piece, beautiful in its melancholy. And I think every single person in the world has at some point felt some, if not all, of what you are describing here. Loneliness is a part of life, and perhaps the longing we find in it can also be beautiful in its purity and vulnerability.
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You have described loneliness in day to day life so very accurately and beautifully.
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Yes, I think that’s the way I look at life, Day to day.
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Beautiful 😍
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