Sagging like a half-broken branch
On a newly planted olive tree
In need of gentle husbandry
A new growth, a strong bud
To eventually replace thee
A younger twig for all to see
Alas, lack of nurturing stifled glee
And no fresh flowers for a honey-bee
Ivor Steven (c) 2018
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G'day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer.
I've been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I've been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems.
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That last line is lovely, Ivor. It has a classic sound to it
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Thanks Jane, yes my soft core has been exposed again, looks like I’ll stay naïve ’til the end
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I’m trying to read between the lines here, and it concerns me, coupled with your reply to jane
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Don’t worry Walt I’m fine, Ivor can a bit over intense at times, I’ve still to learn how to be more carefree.
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Ok, just checking in a friend ☺
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You’re a goodman Walt, thank you.
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You’re welcome Ivor.
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A beautiful poem that said it all. Ivor, never lose heart. Relationships are up and down. It’s still early days, hang in there. xx
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Thank you ❤️ Sue, I’m fine, it’s just me and my imagination, mixed with my dreams, and my expectations get ahead of my common sense
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The flowers will come, my friend. No matter who plants them, nor who picks them.
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Thank you ❤️ Claudia, I love your adorable comment xx
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so sweet and I love the honey bee. Thanks for the smile
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Thank you Noellie, I’m glad you got a smile out of words.
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🙂
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Lovely! Are those geraniums?
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I can’t help it Ivor, this makes me think of Winnie The Pooh. I always found Winnie and Friends to be VERY emotionally expressive, I think your honey bee would have fit in with them. And they appreciate him.
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I’d love my poem to be read by Winnie The Pooh.
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Wouldn’t that be lovely. 🙂
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Haha, I’d cry again, liquid joy.
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I’d cry with you 🙂
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This was so sad and sweet… perfectly you
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Sad and sweet, perfectly Ivor !!, hmmm, sounds like we’re back to “Chocolate and Cream” again….. Oh did those other songs work for you. xx
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I have not checked yet… I have had a huge day 😳 tomorrow I will take a listen. Thank you hunny bunny xxx sorry
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Sweetly nostalgic. Having seen your comment on Candice’s latest I am pleased to learn that you are OK
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Buzzingly brilliant, Ivor. Really gives me a spring thing glow. Thank you.
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Nothing buzzes like spring
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Did the Tom Waits song come through for you.
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Always so cute..
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Haha, I’m cute again.
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lovely Ivor, you have talent!
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Oh, I had a bee in my bonnet that day…..
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lol yes but you get over it quickly 🙂
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Yes , I suppose I did..xx
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