An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
Soul Mates And Stormy Seas
Three decades I cared for her
My loving wife
Tending to her sorrowful erosions
We sailed many stormy Seas together
Crashing waves upon crushing waves
She was battered
I was torn
Miraculously we survived
Our wounded hearts grew closer
I admired her courage and grace
I worshipped her unabated love
Then her finality occurred
Our souls have never parted
Entwined, the same as when we started
Hi, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm a retired, part-time 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 18 months, and writing poems for nearly 18 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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41 thoughts on “Soul Mates And Stormy Seas”
Oh how this love is to be cherished. By the world.
Oh dear Stella, thank you ❤️, I felt she helped me write this one today 🙄. I’m sorry I’ve not been to visit, this having no computer is difficult for me to catch up on my reader, actually it’s impossible 😃😎xx I hope you’re keeping Ok. 😊
just love that last line Ivor, our souls never parted, entwined, the same as when we started, love so pure, so tender, familiar yet exotic. i feel the depth of your connection with this amazing woman.
Such a loving tribute to your soul mate .. how very special that you had a life together and she is no longer suffering but has left you with a store of wondrous memories 🙂
Breathtaking, this poem is simply breathtakingly beautiful! Your love just flows through the words. Every time that I think you have reached your pinnacle, you climb even higher! Once again, you have bested your best. “When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know.” – unknown. Your Angel is always with you. Thank-you!
What a beautiful tribute to love and especially to your love with your wife. It brought tears. She was blessed to have you and you were blessed to have her. 🙂
She is in your heart! She is in your memories! She is with you in spirit! And she is smiling so big 🙂 to see how many people your words and poems help! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
This brought tears to my eyes… What a lovely testament to the love you had with your wife. God Bless you. Plus, you are really turning me on to the Waterboys. 💗
Oh how this love is to be cherished. By the world.
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Oh thank you, I had some nice spiritual feelings today, and I wrote these words. 😊
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Wonderful Ivor. ❤
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Beautiful your love and your poem! I liked reading it.
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Oh dear Stella, thank you ❤️, I felt she helped me write this one today 🙄. I’m sorry I’ve not been to visit, this having no computer is difficult for me to catch up on my reader, actually it’s impossible 😃😎xx I hope you’re keeping Ok. 😊
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That’s so sweet! It is difficult without a computer. I’m ok, I hope you are too!
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I’m fine thanks Stella, feeling calm and relaxed, except for my computer, but I’m getting by. 😊 😊 ❤️
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:):)❤️💜
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just love that last line Ivor, our souls never parted, entwined, the same as when we started, love so pure, so tender, familiar yet exotic. i feel the depth of your connection with this amazing woman.
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Yes I had some nice feelings today, and so I wrote a poem, and I feel her guiding my pen, it was such an easy write☺️❤️
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Lovely Ivor. You will be soul mates forever, no matter what!
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Thank you Peter, I love your soulful comments, 🤗☺️
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A true song of love
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Thank you Derrick, sorry if I’ve missed some of your posts, I’m still computerless….
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Of course, Ivor. Don’t worry
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Ivor, this is one of your best poems yet. Truly, this is magnificent.
“Tending to her sorrowful erosions” <- This line in particular is wonderful
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Thank you ❤️ Kayla, maybe I had some help, I should’ve signed off Ivor and Carole xx
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Wonderful! Really wonderful!
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Yes, real love is really wonderful ❤️
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Even when our loved ones are gone, the connection remains. Great write Ivor.
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Thanks Drew, it was an easy poem to write, my pen was getting an extra push along ☺️
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And are still entwined forevermore.
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Oh yes, and she helped me write the words ☺️😉
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So magical.
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Soul mates for ever, souls intertwined! So beautiful 🙂
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I hope my words did her justice 🙄❤️
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I am certain they did 🙂
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Such a loving tribute to your soul mate .. how very special that you had a life together and she is no longer suffering but has left you with a store of wondrous memories 🙂
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Oh, and such a huge store it is, 😊❤️
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I bet it is … 🙂
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Breathtaking, this poem is simply breathtakingly beautiful! Your love just flows through the words. Every time that I think you have reached your pinnacle, you climb even higher! Once again, you have bested your best. “When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know.” – unknown. Your Angel is always with you. Thank-you!
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Thank you ❤️ Elle, I’m having a feel good day, my next little post just now, set my mood xx😃😉
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What a beautiful tribute to love and especially to your love with your wife. It brought tears. She was blessed to have you and you were blessed to have her. 🙂
She is in your heart! She is in your memories! She is with you in spirit! And she is smiling so big 🙂 to see how many people your words and poems help! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Oh Carolyn, your comments have “me” in tears now😂🙄don’t worry, my tears are all happy and I’m having a good feel day ☺️
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You are a masterful poet Ivor and it is an honor to be your friend. ☺
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And so are you Walt, and I’m humbled to have you as a dear friend 😊
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Awwww… thanks my friend 🙂
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This brought tears to my eyes… What a lovely testament to the love you had with your wife. God Bless you. Plus, you are really turning me on to the Waterboys. 💗
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Thank you ❤️ Beckie, She, was truly an amazing lady, And yes the Waterboys are great listening 😀xxx
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Love!
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Thank you ❤️ Mary, the suffering of the children has upset me, so I turn to my soul mate for strength and comfort 🤗☺️
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