I didn’t realise I had written so many of these sort of “life as a carer” poems, these were written years ago, when I was struggling with the process of coping…… Please do not over react, many years have gone by, I’m Ok these days. Hopefully my words may help other carers that maybe in a similar situation, and realise that they are not alone out there, with their thought and doubts
Intrusion
The process of being alive
Such an intrusion on going awry
The engagement of caring in life
Such an intrusion on living to get bye
The labour of toiling for pay
Such an intrusion on flying away
The dishonour of begging for more
Such an intrusion on failing to score
The exhaustion of continuing to care
Such an intrusion on needing to dare
The silence of the evening moon
Such an intrusion on hearing too soon
The explosion of morning sunlight
Such an intrusion on pleading for quiet
The disharmony of singing this song
Such an intrusion in sighing, so long
Ivor Steven (c)ย 2019
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
yes it does help those who read Ivor, so very much, sharing grief is a process to healing, i am proud you are so brave to write them, i still can’t. these are beautiful
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Oh thank you so much Gina, I appreciate your words, and it’s good to know my words do help. I do cry when I write them, they where heartfelt pieces about of a time in my life, that had a big influence on the rest of my life.
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you have been through much for such a long time but your soul shines so brilliantly, it attracts us too who have deep sadness, you understand
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My soul writes to others to help and tell them what the ways of life can be like
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Excellent Ivor!
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A piece written a while ago that I think is relevant to other carers of today. You ask yourself so many unanswered questions….
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You have given and continue to give yourself a gift by writing to understand your experience. It is also a brave gift to share openly with others. Thank you for sharing your words.
At first I didn’t understand the word carer. I have never hear that term before. Is this the same thing as a long term care giver?
Take care
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Thank you Ali for your wonderful words of encouragement,
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You nailed what a caregiver goes through Ivor ๐ฅ
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Very insightful poem into the heart of someone who is a caregiver. Thank you for sharing your heart. โฅ.
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I’m still a giver, my spreads itself over those I care about โค๏ธ๐ค๐ค
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Excellent Ivor!!
Unknown and often unnoticed, you are a hero nonetheless.
For your love, sacrificial, is God at his best.
You walk by faith in the darkness of the great unknown,
And your courage, even in weakness, gives life to your beloved.
You hold shaking hands and provide the ultimate care:
Your presence, the knowing, that you are simply there.
You rise to face the giant of disease and despair,
It is your finest hour, though you may be unaware.
You are resilient, amazing, and beauty unexcelled,
You are the caregiver and you have done well!
Poem: A Prayer for the Caregiver by Bruce McIntyre
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Beautiful Efi, I’ll place it in poetry collection, thank yo
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I wish i could write a poem but i can not lol!!! Kisses!!!!
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It’s a lovely piece thank you Efi….. xxx
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I’ve sent the email again….
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ฮคฮฮฮฮ ฮฅฮU!!!!!!!!!!!
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OK i received your e mail Ivor thank you!!!!
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Oh great Efi, I’ll now send the next two ((Hugs & Kisses))
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I love that you spent time getting out your experiences and emotions in your poems, Ivor. And now they are helping others, too!
Writing does help us…good therapy/cathartic when we are going through the tough-life-stuff.
That song is one of my fav songs!
(I’d rather be an over-stuffed-well-worn chair than a fancy designer couch! Ha! ๐ )
HUGS!!! ๐
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It’s a good poem and an excellent song, thank you Carolyn xx ((Hugs))
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Re-reading this must transport you back Ivor.
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I do travel back Colleen, knowing every word I wrote, and what every word was about and what they meant to me. I cried, but that’s ok, I cope well, the tears are one’s knowledge and comprehension now xx๐๐ค๐ค
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I understand this Ivor. I can read something I wrote as a child and still remember sitting in my room, or down on the farm, or even during class. Our words captured that moment in time for us to relive. You have great coping powers Ivor.
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Our memories have wonderful powers
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More so than we sometimes expect!
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Raw, honest and beautifully written, lovely job Ivor :O) x
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Thank you for lovely comments Lisa โค๏ธ
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You’re welcome my friend :O) x
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Beautifully done, and your reaction caution is so apt
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Yes Derrick, I think the warning was a good idea !!
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Vivien’s death was quite a gruesome shock. Years afterwards when people were hearing about it for the first time I always stressed that it was long enough ago for me to have recovered – that is what your preamble keyed into
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Yes Derrick.Recovery has happened
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Beautiful Ivor ๐
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Thank you Sue, I’m just posting another one now,….
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I like the flow of the poem as well as the what it feels like to be a carer. I’ve been there several times. Simon and Garfunkel sing in very well. Your connection to music comes across well in your poetry.
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Thank you Mark, life as a carer is hard to explain, until you have been there. I do like to try and match the song with my words and I enjoy the process
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It works. ๐
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Sorry about the typos. Have to change the batteries in the keyboard.
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You have a gift! You write so well Ivor! Xxx
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Thank you, life was tough back in those days, and I found it therapeutic to write about my personal struggles
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