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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Yes, and I’m home now. The results/tests, didn’t clear my name, they’re still not sure of what’s causes these problems, but they are hoping my new medications might be able to help control my clots. Anyhow, I can continue with my rehab program, so it’s all system go again. xx
Thank you Kate for agreeing with my thoughts, and yes , it’s full steam ahead for me now, I’ve got my goal firmly in sight, and happy and comfortable with what I want do . … your encouragement means a lot to me xxx
I do!
It makes me very sad that you have been through so much, Ivor. π¦
But, I must say that your courage, attitude of gratitude, moving forward, etc., really help me.
Thank you! π
More HUGS!!! π
Aw, I’m so glad! π
BTW: I posted yesterday on my WP’ing and WP anniversary. And I was thinking of you when I posted my Thank Yous to everyone. π
Thank you for being a friend!!! π
Wow, what a joy to read! Beautifully penned, amazing rhyme, the awareness of old age creeping on yet the zeal to trudge the roads of New York, simply amazing!
NYC awaits you πβ€
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We’re back on track, no holding me
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Atta boy!!
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what a great goal awaits you!
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Yes, and I’m home now. The results/tests, didn’t clear my name, they’re still not sure of what’s causes these problems, but they are hoping my new medications might be able to help control my clots. Anyhow, I can continue with my rehab program, so it’s all system go again. xx
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oh Ivor, you are being yo yo’d around … sad the medical world is so incompetent π¦
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I’m not quite on song
Home’s where I belong
Humming ballad songs
I’m going, right or wrong
I’ve made up my mind
Even though life’s unkind
We only live once
And this is my dance
Dreams are living on
Life shouldn’t be postponed
Realities push and thrive
My future is still alive
She’ll gently take my hand
And show me the distant lands
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good for you, stoic attitude and so right … if she comes for you you are ready whether that be home in Geelong or in NYC!
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Thank you Kate for agreeing with my thoughts, and yes , it’s full steam ahead for me now, I’ve got my goal firmly in sight, and happy and comfortable with what I want do . … your encouragement means a lot to me xxx
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you always have that Ivor, I just need prompting now and then π
Go for it young man, best aim in life!
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Hello Ivor, your rocking shoes do put you in good spirits. Lovely poem and great video. π
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“I’M HOME”
Iβm not quite on song
Homeβs where I belong
Humming ballad songs
Iβm going, right or wrong
Iβve made up my mind
Even though lifeβs unkind
We only live once
And this is my dance
Dreams are living on
Life shouldnβt be postponed
Realities push and thrive
My future is still alive
Sheβll gently take my hand
And show me the distant lands
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Very uplifting π Thanks for sharing, Ivor.
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Love your thoughts!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These boots are made for walking
And that’s just what they’ll do
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I was going to put this one up with my post, but I really did like Lady Gaga’s version of New York New York
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Jet set rocking shoes, ivor. Please have you got a spare pair?!
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They are fabulous Kelvin. They have a Web. hokaoneone.com
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I love Gaga! π
YIPPEE!!! Keep rockin’ those rockin’ shoes, Ivor! You and your shoes have a lot of rockin’ left to do…especially in NY!!! π HA! π
HUGS!!! π
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I sent you a reply comment on “Heavy and Hollow The Whitehouse Door. you might understand my poem and where I’m mind is at.
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I do!
It makes me very sad that you have been through so much, Ivor. π¦
But, I must say that your courage, attitude of gratitude, moving forward, etc., really help me.
Thank you! π
More HUGS!!! π
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Your kindness and friendship has given me confidence to keep moving forward Carolyn πβΊοΈπβ€οΈxx
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Aw, I’m so glad! π
BTW: I posted yesterday on my WP’ing and WP anniversary. And I was thinking of you when I posted my Thank Yous to everyone. π
Thank you for being a friend!!! π
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I love all your poems on here and I’m delighted you clicked your heels and got yourself home! π
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Click up your heels was your inspiration, and I’d just bought my new shoes for New York
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Perfect timing! Are you travelling to New York alone or with friends?
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I’m going alone, so I’m taking on the world by myself. I still have to get a lot fitter
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You are much braver than me Ivor! π
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I’ll be scared Sue, but full of excited anticipation xxπβΊοΈ
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Very good news Ivor! Get those shoes nice and broke in so the streets here are comfortable to your excited exploring feet!
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I’m happily wearing in my shoes ……(From spam)
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So glad to hear this! π
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Great news Ivor. With those shoes, and your positive attitude, I reckon you can fly there without the plane!
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On the green witches broom !!
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Wow, what a joy to read! Beautifully penned, amazing rhyme, the awareness of old age creeping on yet the zeal to trudge the roads of New York, simply amazing!
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Yes it’s going to be an adventure of a lifetime π€π
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Lovely! by the way I live very close to New York, itβs a great place!
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I’m only in New York for 5 days, then staying in Philadelphia for 3 weeks. I’m visiting my cousins in Philadelphia..
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Great enjoy your trip!
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Enjoy it all ivor! New York is awesome!
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The shoe’s have been magnificent
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