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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41 thoughts on “Tunnel Echos”
This is my favorite with yours so far! Thanks for setting the scene of inspiration by including Cohen’s song. A perfect pair, your creation and his.
Thank you Ursula, and yes Leonard Cohen is my inspiration behind a lot of my writings, although I had trouble with the finish here, so I’m very pleased with your kind praise. xx
A wonderful sharing of painting, poem, and song, Ivor!
(Did you do the painting?)
Leonard Cohen has long been a favorite of mine, too!
Your poem is filled with emotion AND vivid word-pictures. I know when a poet writes they lay heart and soul bare…and it can be painful. But, you do it so well, and so many of us can relate to what you share.
I feel my poems share so many deeply personal things about me, so sometimes I am not brave enough to post them. 🙂
(((HUGS)))
Thanks Carolyn, yes the painting is one of mine. And yes I throw my heart and soul into my words, and leave nothing behind, and as long as I’ve got tissues beside me, I’m ok, in these emotional ones I usually cry while I am writing, but wow do I feel good about what I’ve written. 😊 😊 ❤️ 💕
Sometimes I get nostalgic, and I reminisces, but I always feel better/good for sharing my inner most emotions, it seems quite a nice cleansing process, although I might cry a bit while I’m writing these sort of, from the heart poems, they’re always honest insights into my soul.
I seem to adding a song to all my poems these days, maybe the music’s distracting from my poems, I’m not sure, but I do like the presentation of poem, and music, and a photo. Oh, the painting is one I did years ago, and I’ve managed to keep it.
Pouring your emotions into words again and as lovely as ever. 🙂
I’m giving up on Leonard for the time being, as much as I love him, there are times when I just don’t need more melancholy.
I’m sure there will always be those who don’t understand what we’ve been through and tire of reading about it. But heck, we can’t please everyone my friend. I wouldn’t worry about it. If it helps you to write about it, then do it. Remember, you and I write for ourselves, not to please others, or to get likes, comments and followers. Do what’s best for you Ivor. ☺
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This is my favorite with yours so far! Thanks for setting the scene of inspiration by including Cohen’s song. A perfect pair, your creation and his.
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Thank you Ursula, and yes Leonard Cohen is my inspiration behind a lot of my writings, although I had trouble with the finish here, so I’m very pleased with your kind praise. xx
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I meant to say my favorite of yours….
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You have such a great way with words, of putting your heart out there. I think that honesty is the thing I like about your writing the most.
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Oh dear Calen, I think what you say is me, I honestly write from the heart, unabridged, and my words flow truly. 😊 😊 ❤️
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The images are just so vivid that i can see it through my eyes from where i am..
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Thank you ❤️ Mich, for your kind words
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This is so beautifully expressed :O) x
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Thank you ❤️ Lisa
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A wonderful sharing of painting, poem, and song, Ivor!
(Did you do the painting?)
Leonard Cohen has long been a favorite of mine, too!
Your poem is filled with emotion AND vivid word-pictures. I know when a poet writes they lay heart and soul bare…and it can be painful. But, you do it so well, and so many of us can relate to what you share.
I feel my poems share so many deeply personal things about me, so sometimes I am not brave enough to post them. 🙂
(((HUGS)))
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Thanks Carolyn, yes the painting is one of mine. And yes I throw my heart and soul into my words, and leave nothing behind, and as long as I’ve got tissues beside me, I’m ok, in these emotional ones I usually cry while I am writing, but wow do I feel good about what I’ve written. 😊 😊 ❤️ 💕
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This is a beautiful painting and an equally amazing poem, heartfelt.
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The painting is an old, the poem is a new one, Thank you for you kind words. xx
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This is so beautiful and poignant dear Ivor and the painting adds to the sentiments wonderfully!
Love xx
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Sometimes I get nostalgic, and I reminisces, but I always feel better/good for sharing my inner most emotions, it seems quite a nice cleansing process, although I might cry a bit while I’m writing these sort of, from the heart poems, they’re always honest insights into my soul.
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It’s healthy I think and I understand it because after you’re done writing, you feel as light as a feather and calmness surrounds your soul!
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Yes Soiba, you’ve explained the feeling beautifully, thank you xx
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Your words, painting and the song all come together so beautifully and cohesively to convey your innermost feelings. Love it Ivor.
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I seem to adding a song to all my poems these days, maybe the music’s distracting from my poems, I’m not sure, but I do like the presentation of poem, and music, and a photo. Oh, the painting is one I did years ago, and I’ve managed to keep it.
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No, Ivor. The music does not distract. In fact it adds another layer to your poems. I like the songs you share.
The painting is lovely as well.
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I appreciate your comment, as a vote of confidence, thank you Punam xx
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Always a pleasure Ivor. ☺️
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Strangely calmly nostalgic.
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I think that’s good way to express this poem, thanks Derrick
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Your raw emotions serve your writing well Ivor. THere is something exquisite about some sorrows, it’s the mixture of love, loss, and continued loving.
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Thank you for your eloquent comments 💛🙄
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Pouring your emotions into words again and as lovely as ever. 🙂
I’m giving up on Leonard for the time being, as much as I love him, there are times when I just don’t need more melancholy.
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Thank you ❤️ Sue, and I know too much melancholy can be too much !! 😉
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We have our moments don’t we Ivor!
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Life is a journey of moments….
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As one of your readers said, one of the beautiful things about your writing is the honesty of your heartfelt words.
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Thank you Drew, It’s the only way I know how to write.
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It shows in your writing
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Your very kind.
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I love your words, your painting and your choice of music ☺
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Thanks Walt, I’ve had one of those nostalgic weeks… Sometimes I wonder if readers like reading my melancholy writings
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I’m sure there will always be those who don’t understand what we’ve been through and tire of reading about it. But heck, we can’t please everyone my friend. I wouldn’t worry about it. If it helps you to write about it, then do it. Remember, you and I write for ourselves, not to please others, or to get likes, comments and followers. Do what’s best for you Ivor. ☺
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That’s wonderful advice dear Walt, your words empower me to keep doing what I’m doing, and as you know we always have our own self doubts 🙄
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Just keep doing what you’re doing my friend. We need you here.
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😊 I love your kindness ☺️ 💛
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