Hello dear readers, yesterday I wrote this Haiku for Beth ( ididnthavemyglasseson.wordpress.com ) about ‘Ponds’….
“A dragonfly Pond
Mirror’s the hot summer sky
Natures gallery ” … and this morning (Sunday) I was reading the 8 Haiku’s I had written over the last 8 weeks, and in my mind they seemed to be following a theme… Then I decided to format them into one piece/poem… so here is my ‘Lake’ of words…..
A Collection of Ponds Turns Into a Lake
Peaceful is the dawn
Morning frost is hovering
Sunshine cuts the ice
A dragonfly Pond
Mirror’s the cold winter sky
Natures gallery
Soft winter sunshine
The sky’s raining blue diamonds
Warms my fragile heart
Are we hand in hand
With hearts joined, ready to start
A new wisdom age
Are we the drowned ones
Laying beside our beached whales
Unable to breathe
Cold steel’s not power
Love can’t be an iron fist
Hand in hand we breathe
Upon our torn earth
Lets sit around the camp fire
One circle of sand
On and on we go
We the mighty do venture
Above and beyond
Featured Image above; Taken by my Canadian Auntie, of the Barrier Lake in Alberta.
Ivor Steven (c) July 2020
Works beautifully well.
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Thank you Sadje… It was a pleasant Sunday morning project for me…😀
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You’re welcome Ivor.
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Yes to each / all . Nice combo job, Ivor.
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Thank you Ron… yes, it seemed to turn out ok… 😀
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Isn’t it lovely how creativity can flow?
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Yes …thank you Beth … our little pond turned into a lake…. 😀😊
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That’s how it happens…
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A lovely lake 💕
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Thank you Laura..😀💙🌏
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these really flow into such a wondrous lake … well done Ivor!
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My theme is probably the beauty and peacefulness of nature, and how we should learn from natures ways…
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that’s how our traditional landowners became the longest living culture in our world, 65,000 years … connection to country is almighty powerful!
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Yes Kate, my last two poems are strongly tied together… xx
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Beautiful and meaningful, Ivor! Take care, Cheryl
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Thank you Cheryl … It’ll be a restful Sunday…
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Beautiful lines.. 👍
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Thank you Tharun 😊🌏
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Oh, how wonderful, Ivor! You’ve created a Haiku Poem…and what a beautiful blending…indeed, just like ponds to lake. 🙂
Might all of us who care…flow, and blend, together and become a refuge for those who are hurting.
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…For some reason, that song from Enya always makes me teary-eyed.
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Yep.. when I played Enya’s song this morning, I was more than teary-eyed….
Thank you Carolyn…. the tiring of my Haiku’s seemed to work ok … I’ve read it again, (I changed one line) and I think my message about being more in harmony with nature, to help us overcome our problems, is quite evident within the expanded format…. ((hugs))
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Yes, it works so well!
Yes, we must be in harmony with nature…it is the only way Human-Beans will survive…we must care for it, respect it, help it heal, renew it, appreciate it, etc. 🙂
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And we must learn about harmony…. just the “birds and the bees”….
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Wonderful song and vid, Ivor!
Sad, true, a reminder that we need to bring back the singin’ of the birds and bees! Be kind to the trees and bees! Commune with the sky and share space happily with the dragonfly! 🙂
((((HUGS)))) 🙂
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Yeah… I’ll just keep dreaming and hoping… 😀
“I don’t own much
I don’t owe much
I share what I have
I have hope and love……”
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This is really a brilliant piece Ivor ..they all fit perfectly together ….how lovely is your “lake ” of words..❤❤❤
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Thank you Mich, a little experiment of mine that seemed to work ok…😀💙🌏
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It did..and twas a really brilliant idea
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Thanks Mich… I’ll sleep well tonight… 😀😎
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Indeed you will..💖💖💖
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Lovely
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Thank you Rajani…
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Very nicely done – they work so well together.
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Thank you Derrick… I’ll sleep well tonight…
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Oh this is some beautiful work!
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Thank you Pallavi… an experiment with my Haiku’s, and somehow it fit together ok… xx
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Beautiful imagery Ivor 🙂
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Thank you Christine… a little experiment that turned out ok…😀
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Yes it worked!
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☺💙🌎😊
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Lovely poem ❤
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Thank Soiba… how is everything over your way, I hope you keeping well and staying safe…
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Everything’s pretty well i hope you are staying safe too Ivor xx
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I’m going Ok ..xx
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Lovely gatherings often happen at lakes. Thank you Ivor.
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I was just splashing around… 😊💙💦🌏🐧
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This is very beautiful
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Thank you, I suppose then, it was a beautiful experiment that turned out OK. 😊💙🌏🙄
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You’re welcome
It did indeed.
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This is absolutely beautifully written Ivor, I am a sucker for anything nature. The line “natures gallery” fills my imagination. Thank you!
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I’m glad you liked my collection, that I splashed around in, and came up with this lake… my little experiment seemed to have worked ok.. 😊💙🌏
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Yes it did.
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Very beautiful. Something very peaceful about ponds. 🙂
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Thank you Elizabeth… 😀😌💙🌏
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so lovely, Ivor.
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Thank you V.J….😀
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Welcome!
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Very creative! And they fit together beautifully! I might just try this. 🙂
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Thank you, and yes, it an interesting experiment for me
😊🌏
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Simply beautiful!!!!
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Thank you Monica, I found it interesting how my Haiku’s over the 2 months, seemed to fit together…. 😊🌏
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I do love what you have done here ! They all fit together so well. Words of beauty, Words of wonder, Words of Wisdom, and Words to live by!
I love your line Hand in Hand we breathe!
That should be a bumper sticker!! And I do love Enya’s music!
Dwight
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I am going to quote your Haiku in one of my next poems, if I may!??
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I’m more than pleased to have words shared around Dwight.
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Thank you I will be sure to give you credit!
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https://rothpoetry.wordpress.com/2020/07/27/then-what-political-satire/
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Wow, expressively profound and powerful Dwight, an outstanding statement… “and then what”… I’m truly honoured to have my Haiku, mentioned within your magnificent piece of writing… I might have to frame your post, and hang it up under my verandah collection of writings. 😊😏 near my “Tullawalla” name sign 😉🌏
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Thank you Ivor! I consider your Haiku to be equal or better than my words. You summed it up in so few words that spoke volumes! Thanks for the collaboration. I am so glad you approve!
Dwight
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It’s been a pleasure, and a glorious experience to be involved… I suppose you could say we have been globe-trotting…. 😊🌏🌎
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Ha Ha, I guess so!! and mine as well!
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Whoops, way pass my sleep-time… 1.40am 😴😊🌏
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Sleep well my friend!!
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Thank you Dwight, your wonderful comments/praises have warmed my soul… And yes it interesting/uncanny, how the Haiku’s I did over the last 2 months, seemed to fit together… 😊🌏😁
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Made to be together!
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Thank you Dwight….. Maybe the words were always meant to be together, .. ☺😇
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The all have a kindred source… your heart!
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Thank you kindly Dwight. 😊
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This turned out beautifully, Ivor, and what a lovely picture. 💛 💚 💙
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Thank you Eugenia, looks like my little my little experiment worked ok.. 😊💙🌏
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You’re welcome, Ivor.
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I thought I recognised the image.
Love the poems 🙂
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Thank you Sue… 7.00am and out of bed, only in my trackie (to keep warm), ready for my ‘Go Dog Go Cafe’ ..Promote Yourself Monday event, where I try to comment on as many entries as possible… 📖📮😀
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Commenting is often the hardest, both time-wise and trying not to repeat. Stay warm! 🙂
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Yes ..It takes up to 3 hours to get through them all….
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I frequently get behind with mine. 🙂
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Yes me too, but I’ve learnt to be satisfied with what I’ve achieved…😀
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Ivor, as usual, I am in love with your words. I hope all is safe and well with you.
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Thanks Gael… I’m afraid we’ve encountered a second phase of ‘covid’ here in Victoria, although the outbreak seems to be mainly in Melbourne….
Hope you are well too… xx
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Funny, I’ve lived in Alberta for most of my life and yet I’ve never heard of the Barrier Lake.
It looks to be a very pretty place by the looks of it. 😍
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Apparently ii’s a man make from a reservoir
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