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, I was reminiscing, There’ll those be times, the thoughts come, and the words flow out and they become these poems….. I feel satisfied and comfortable about writing about Carole….I’m positive, and it’s a pleasant process for my heart……
For no reason, I was reminiscing, thoughts enter my head, words pour out from the heart, and these poems are written, from time to time, as “my empty hand are full
Of memories and rhymes”
Every now and then, I have these bouts of memories. I have a head full of thoughts, they pour out of my head, words flow from my heart, my pencil writes, and these emotional poems appear on my note book. In the end I smile to myself, and feel comfortable and pleased with the outcome, and process seems good for my soul…
That’s kind of you to say so…. It’s indeed all that, a powerfully emotional poem (I cried as I wrote) and gentle and loving at the same time, I think my every word conveyed the feelings in a concise form with very few words …….. xxx
Its beautifully constructed and I can just feel it comes from deep inside your heart and soul. Poetry is so helpful for getting those emotions to flow.
My emotions flow clearly nowadays, and without complications, and I think it’s showing in my writings
I’m seeing life differently, I see my recovery from stroke, as a blessing, and my trip to Philadelphia was a life enhancing experience for me..
That is wonderful Ivor….. I think sometimes all of these challenges in life exist just for this purpose and I felt in what you wrote while you were away how good that trip was for you. So happy for you xoox
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Ohh this is so raw…
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I was hoping for my minimal words, to have a sharp impact
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Aww! Love this, Ivor!
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The minimal and simple words
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Whoops,, had the impact I was looking for.
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Yess!! 😀
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Needless to say Mr.poet,it is amazing.
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You are very kind, thank you 😊
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Beeee yoooo teeeeee full x
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You make me smile 😉Thanks
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A very beautiful tribute!
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Sincere thank yous.
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Beautiful, sir.
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I appreciate your comment. Thank you.
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You’re welcome.
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Tears.
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I was just reminiscing tonight, these thoughts happen every now and then 😊
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Beautifully brief!
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Thank you Peter, it was brief, with a good impact
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I love this picture of Carole Ivor! I think her smile (and her!) is beautiful!!!
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It’s an old photo and I tried to enhance it in the black and white, to highlight her “smile”, 😃😃😃
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Aww…. This is so very special, so beautifully written. Your wife looks so radiant in that picture. Such a lovely lady. Your Poem is perfect!
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Thank you, she was beautiful and very brave
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She definitely was an amazing woman. I didn’t expect anything less.
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My words flow easily, they pour out of my heart……
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Your Words definitely pour from your heart ❤️. Your a beautiful soul.
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My soul is shared with Carole
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You have a song for everything
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Listening to music soothes our soul, and inspires me to do what I do…….. it’s playing here in my writing haven, for every hour I’m here…..
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You too! I feel the same way!
That is really cool. Writing Haven
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Oh, it’s in corner of my bedroom, and under my verandah….. maybe I can send some pic’s , links…
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Ouch an anniversary no wonder you are so emotional, take it easy 🙂
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I’m ok, having a day off.
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(((HUGS))) and, yes, remember all of that and more.
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Yes, I was reminiscing, There’ll those be times, the thoughts come, and the words flow out and they become these poems….. I feel satisfied and comfortable about writing about Carole….I’m positive, and it’s a pleasant process for my heart……
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So very moving Ivor!
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For no reason, I was reminiscing, thoughts enter my head, words pour out from the heart, and these poems are written, from time to time, as “my empty hand are full
Of memories and rhymes”
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Minimal words, maximum impact
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So moving, Ivor.
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Every now and then, I have these bouts of memories. I have a head full of thoughts, they pour out of my head, words flow from my heart, my pencil writes, and these emotional poems appear on my note book. In the end I smile to myself, and feel comfortable and pleased with the outcome, and process seems good for my soul…
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It is good for your soul Ivor, and good for your art too.
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Yes ….. Life has been good for me lately….. a corner of my road has been negotiated ……
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Amazing Ivor… beautiful ❤
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Words from the heart….
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I’m crying so hard!! This is such a beautiful write. That is one of my favorite songs and it always makes me dream in tears!
Hugs my dear friend.
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I’m really hooked on Damien Rice at the moment, his lyrics are outstanding and of course his music is great
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I think we can call it even on the tissue boxes. 😉
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Yes , I’ve run out of tissues, waiting for the next ship to come in xxx
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The true art in this lies in the tenderness and affection conveyed so powerfully xoxo
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That’s kind of you to say so…. It’s indeed all that, a powerfully emotional poem (I cried as I wrote) and gentle and loving at the same time, I think my every word conveyed the feelings in a concise form with very few words …….. xxx
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Its beautifully constructed and I can just feel it comes from deep inside your heart and soul. Poetry is so helpful for getting those emotions to flow.
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My emotions flow clearly nowadays, and without complications, and I think it’s showing in my writings
I’m seeing life differently, I see my recovery from stroke, as a blessing, and my trip to Philadelphia was a life enhancing experience for me..
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That is wonderful Ivor….. I think sometimes all of these challenges in life exist just for this purpose and I felt in what you wrote while you were away how good that trip was for you. So happy for you xoox
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Yes it’s been a very clear and positive change, and as you there was a reason, why the trip happened for me…xx
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I didnt know the reason Ivor was it to reconnect with family?
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Two of my cousins I’d never seen before, and we got on amazingly xx
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How brilliant those bloid connections when they flow can be so special..😊
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It was a magical meeting for me.
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Minimal but not in the impact 💗
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Thank you Ortensia, that’s a perfect comment……
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Wonderful
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A beautiful tribute to your wife and her memory.
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I love your comments, thank you
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