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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45 thoughts on “I Shower You All, A Thousand Kisses Deep”
Congrats Ivor, well deserved and a thousand in two years is tremendous … you have a big kind heart that you share around so we are attracted by your love and poetic prowess ❤
What a lovely post Ivor! First of all, congrats! Love how you have put all the elements of this post together. Your beautifully heartfelt poem is the very expression of love and kindness, a magnificent tribute to your journey and to those around you in the wondrous realms of wordpress.com. I strongly believe in the karma effect of give and take this platform offers. The image of the Nautilus and the “Fifty Thousand Leagues (likes) Under The Sea” is very powerful. Love it! As for the music selection I always enjoy what you choose because it is high quality. And as I think I told you, I am also a great fan of Leonard Cohen. His poem is so beautiful, deep and lyrical. Wish you a lovely day and let your Nautilus keep its journey in the oceans of love and pleasure.
Oh Marta, thank you for your overwhelming comments, your kind words have touched me deeply
The story of Nautilus is a moving saga of comradeship, that went well with my poem, and Leonard’s words are superb. I found the Chris Botti music version of his song to be quite emotional….. ((Hugs))
Congrats! YAY! I’m so glad you are here on WP! 🙂 You add such joy, wisdom, beauty, kindness, fun, etc., to this place, Ivor! 🙂
Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey and adventuring! 🙂
1,000 HUGS!!! 🙂 (HA! That many might kill a person! 😮 😉 😀 )
Thank you Carolyn, I think I could handle a 1000 kisses, but I’ll need to get a lot fitter for a 1000 HUGS !!!….. Although with all of my relatives in Philadelphia, I could end getting a 1000 hugs from my lovely family…. they are a very kind and huggie mob !!!
The world’s first preview for you Chris of my poem for tomorrow…..
Co-existing
On a starry Autumn night
Laying under the cosmic sky
I see a universe beyond
The galaxy’s, milky way
With unnumbered orbiting planets
Astronomer’s, clearly hearing their sound
Radars that echo, there’s no shadow of doubt
Out there somewhere
In the vastness of space
Another similar earth, co-exists
Do those purple aliens
Wait and wonder
Look to the cosmos and ponder
When will humanity arrive
Invading their picturesque, violet atmosphere
Ravaging innocent foreign lives
Bowing to the human war cry
Assimilate or die
Congratulations Ivor!
Leonard Cohen… how did he do it? How did he create such perfect poetry? Such perfect love. He renders even the most beautiful work of the greatest poets obsolete. There has never been anyone like him.
Congratulation to Thee! 😉 😊
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It would not without my friends … Thank you
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Hey, you hadd something to do with it too, my dear friend! Good for you!
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You spoil me xxx
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😁😘
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Wow Ivor! Wow!
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It would not without my friends … Thank you
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So awesome! Congratulations! Here’s to the next thousand!:)
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It would not be, without my friends … Thank you Stella
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:):) you’re welcome Sweet sweet Ivor!:)
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You spoil me Stella… xx
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You my dear are so fun to spoil!:)
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((Hugs & Kisses))
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Ivor, you’re a darling! Congratulations on your Resurrection and worth!☀️🙂
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Thank you for following ☺️🤗🤗
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so wonderful to be on the journey with you Ivor, and you have blossomed in your garden of words
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Oh, Gina thank you, my words have been gracefully enhanced by your cherished friendship… ((Hugs)) xxx
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warm hugs back, you are a beautiful soul Ivor, your friendship means a lot to me.
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Congrats Ivor, well deserved and a thousand in two years is tremendous … you have a big kind heart that you share around so we are attracted by your love and poetic prowess ❤
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Thanks Kate, I appreciate your lovely words. xx
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always welcome Ivor xx
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((Hugs)) ……
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Way to go Ivor!!!
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Reading your post makes me feel restful. This is a wonderful heartfelt blog and you are an excellent person!!!
((((HUGS))))
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What a lovely post Ivor! First of all, congrats! Love how you have put all the elements of this post together. Your beautifully heartfelt poem is the very expression of love and kindness, a magnificent tribute to your journey and to those around you in the wondrous realms of wordpress.com. I strongly believe in the karma effect of give and take this platform offers. The image of the Nautilus and the “Fifty Thousand Leagues (likes) Under The Sea” is very powerful. Love it! As for the music selection I always enjoy what you choose because it is high quality. And as I think I told you, I am also a great fan of Leonard Cohen. His poem is so beautiful, deep and lyrical. Wish you a lovely day and let your Nautilus keep its journey in the oceans of love and pleasure.
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Oh Marta, thank you for your overwhelming comments, your kind words have touched me deeply
The story of Nautilus is a moving saga of comradeship, that went well with my poem, and Leonard’s words are superb. I found the Chris Botti music version of his song to be quite emotional….. ((Hugs))
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Yes, I also lovve Chris Botti’s music. Hugs to you too!
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Yes our music tastes are very similar !!
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Yes indeed!
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Congrats! YAY! I’m so glad you are here on WP! 🙂 You add such joy, wisdom, beauty, kindness, fun, etc., to this place, Ivor! 🙂
Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey and adventuring! 🙂
1,000 HUGS!!! 🙂 (HA! That many might kill a person! 😮 😉 😀 )
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Thank you Carolyn, I think I could handle a 1000 kisses, but I’ll need to get a lot fitter for a 1000 HUGS !!!….. Although with all of my relatives in Philadelphia, I could end getting a 1000 hugs from my lovely family…. they are a very kind and huggie mob !!!
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I’m pleased, Ivor
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And we also are blessed Ivor continued success and good health.
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Good will do me fine thanks Chris…..
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Always sunny side up Ivor like the spirit.
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The world’s first preview for you Chris of my poem for tomorrow…..
Co-existing
On a starry Autumn night
Laying under the cosmic sky
I see a universe beyond
The galaxy’s, milky way
With unnumbered orbiting planets
Astronomer’s, clearly hearing their sound
Radars that echo, there’s no shadow of doubt
Out there somewhere
In the vastness of space
Another similar earth, co-exists
Do those purple aliens
Wait and wonder
Look to the cosmos and ponder
When will humanity arrive
Invading their picturesque, violet atmosphere
Ravaging innocent foreign lives
Bowing to the human war cry
Assimilate or die
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Congratulations Ivor!
Leonard Cohen… how did he do it? How did he create such perfect poetry? Such perfect love. He renders even the most beautiful work of the greatest poets obsolete. There has never been anyone like him.
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Awesome!! Keep growing and keep going ✌️🙋♀️💗🌺👍
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Of course! Your words and your wit draw us in….your open heart and generous spirit keep us coming back for more! ❤️❤️
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Thank you Irma, there’ll always be more,… there’s always much more to say…. I love this place….. I love our space
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As do I! 💕
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love it. congrats Ivor.
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Thank You Libby for reading, xx
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Congrats Ivor, I think I crossed a 1000 with you too xx
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Oh I should send you some flowers then xx🌹💐🌹🌸💕
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