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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A very dark poem, Ivor! Says what needs to be said in a powerful way. Thank you for advocating for Mother Earth. I think she’s in trouble and needs our help.
Thank you Kate…my thoughts about our so call “better ways of the modern world”…. I don’t see ourselves improving in the ways of compassion and kindness….xx
Your poem expresses how I feel, too.
Human-Beans have taken over so much of the earth that was meant for the creatures to live in, thrive in, enjoy, etc. It’s sad that Human-Beans are not good at compromise, sharing, sacrificing, etc….and so terribly-good at destruction. 😦
(((HUGS))) ❤
Yes Carolyn… Our modernisation doesn’t seem to be spreading anymore compassion or kindness…. too busy … too greedy…. ..Oh…I’ve got to stop getting to upset….. and stay calm…
… My Doc’s not happy with my recent tests…
I’m to take it easy for a while… i’m to see the heart specialist in a few weeks…..xx
Yes, please take it easy…
I know it’s easier said than done, but we can care about the world without letting it damage our health. Or, at least, we can try. 🙂
Oh, no! 😦 Please keep me updated on your doctor results. I will keep you in my prayers and in my thoughts for healing and safety.
(((HUGS)))
I’m Ok… just feeling more tired than normal, and my ECG yesterday (my DOC rang me last night !!) show a little variance, so off for more testing over the next few weeks…… in the meantime… “Take it easy Ivor” …were the Doc’s words…. xxx
I will pray. I will keep you in my thoughts and heart for healing. And I will remind you what the doctor said…and I will do it gently…”Take it easy, Ivor”…. 🙂
Moving piece, Ivor.
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Thank you V.J…
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My pleasure, Ivor!
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We are on the edge.
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That last line is haunting Ivor…
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Thank you Mich, yes it’s a thought in the back of my mind, ..
🤔🙄💙🌏
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A fantastic poem Ivor.
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Thank you Sadje, the way we treat our planet, always haunts me… 🌏💙
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You’re welcome my friend
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I, too, felt the power of that last line – and, of course, the music
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Thank you Derrick.. yes Hans Zimmer again…. 😊
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Yes
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Very well evoked
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Thank you, I think I got a little bit lost in this one, but I suppose it turned out ok. 😊😏
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Oh no that’s not true! I thought it was great. Fine. It certainly did turn out okay! 👏🙂🌍
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A very dark poem, Ivor! Says what needs to be said in a powerful way. Thank you for advocating for Mother Earth. I think she’s in trouble and needs our help.
Cheryl
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Yes Cheryl, she needs us to change our destructive ways… 😏
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Touching.👏🙏🌹
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I love the last line
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Yes…..a case of ….”do the crime,do the time”….
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Nice. Can’t turn down a bird on the wire poem.
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Yes…it’s a great line from Mr Cohen…..
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Hallelujah
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to damage what we love is called insanity … well said Ivor!
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Thank you Kate…my thoughts about our so call “better ways of the modern world”…. I don’t see ourselves improving in the ways of compassion and kindness….xx
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in some countries those are subjects taught in school, openly encouraged … haven’t heard of it here yet!
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Hopefully our education system will start to change priorities to the ways of basic values in life… xx
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can’t come soon enough … and some basic life skills eg budgeting, dealing with anger, etc
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Your poem expresses how I feel, too.
Human-Beans have taken over so much of the earth that was meant for the creatures to live in, thrive in, enjoy, etc. It’s sad that Human-Beans are not good at compromise, sharing, sacrificing, etc….and so terribly-good at destruction. 😦
(((HUGS))) ❤
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Yes Carolyn… Our modernisation doesn’t seem to be spreading anymore compassion or kindness…. too busy … too greedy…. ..Oh…I’ve got to stop getting to upset….. and stay calm…
… My Doc’s not happy with my recent tests…
I’m to take it easy for a while… i’m to see the heart specialist in a few weeks…..xx
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Yes, please take it easy…
I know it’s easier said than done, but we can care about the world without letting it damage our health. Or, at least, we can try. 🙂
Oh, no! 😦 Please keep me updated on your doctor results. I will keep you in my prayers and in my thoughts for healing and safety.
(((HUGS)))
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I’m Ok… just feeling more tired than normal, and my ECG yesterday (my DOC rang me last night !!) show a little variance, so off for more testing over the next few weeks…… in the meantime… “Take it easy Ivor” …were the Doc’s words…. xxx
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I will pray. I will keep you in my thoughts and heart for healing. And I will remind you what the doctor said…and I will do it gently…”Take it easy, Ivor”…. 🙂
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Yes…aunty Carolyn…. I can still go for my coffee and cafe though…. ☕🍰
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Yes, going for your coffee and cake is permitted. 🙂 In fact, eat a bite of cake for me! 😀
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Will do … a little lady bite…😀
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Ha! Thanks!
Report back on what kind of cake it is/was.
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I’ll take a pic’ …
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🙂
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I think everyone else has said it for me 🙂
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Yes… Sue… it’s an interesting little poem…
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A daunting piece, Ivor.
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One of those haunting dreams 😏
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heartfelt post! such a wonderful poem, beautifully articulated. the last line really hit hard😅 thank you for sharing🤍
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