My featured image above is my response to “The Colouring With B Challenge” (couchtalksblog.wordpress.com ), which is all about embracing creativity and allowing the imagination to go wild. And on a wet and cold Sunday afternoon here in Geelong, this 69 year-old guy was happily doing the “Colouring-in Challenge”, and with my music playing in the background, my mind quickly began drifting into pleasant thoughts…. and I was soon prompted into creating a poem. And with a special thank you to Brandi, here’s my poem
A Welcoming Smile
I fondly recall our blind date
That night I met you
When I gingerly knocked on your door
But I didn’t have to wait long
And there you were smiling at me
A welcoming smile, I shall never forget
Then shyly I introduce myself
And after a second bashful glance
I noticed your beautiful red hair
I offered my arm for a handshake
However you gracefully stepped forward
Graciously sliding your arm neatly under mine
And I saw your eyes sparkling with charm
I finally relaxed and smiled approvingly
Then you happily said, “Lets go and have good time”
A fairy tale beginning to our lifetime of love
Ivor Steven (c) August 2020
That’s really beautiful, Ivor! ❤️
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Thanks Rose…. here I was colouring in, and memories were flowing in with colouring….xx
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Coloring is extremely soothing. I’m glad you enjoyed it and got to relive some lovely memories.
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Indeed its was soothing Rose… a bit Sunday afternoon enjoyment…
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I’m so glad!
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Ivor, your colors are absolutely beautiful! And the poem you wrote with it is just as full of color and life. Love the memories you shared of that beautiful moment with the one you love. Thank you so much for taking time to participate in the challenge! I really do appreciate it, my friend! xx
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I’m ecstatic you liked my colours…. when I started colouring I was subconsciously thinking of Carole and her red hair, and she loved wearing colourful ear-rings…. .. oh the poem/memories flowed out instantly …💜💙💚💛
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See, this is what I love about art. It brings about so much inside, not just creativity but emotions and memories. I’m so happy that this could evoke those kinds of feelings and images in you, Ivor. The poem was really the cherry on top for me and I’m glad that you enjoyed yourself in the process! 🌈💚💖💜
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Thank you Brandi fr providing the colourful inspiration xx
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You are very welcome, my friend! xx
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Very beautiful and sweet poem, Ivor! What a wonderful moment to remember! Thank you for sharing it.
My 29-year-old daughter loves adult coloring books! Coloring is supposed to be good for developing hand/eye coordination in kids. Maybe it works for adults too! Very hot colors! Love it. Stay safe and happy! Cheryl
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Thank you Cheryl… yes the colouring exercise evoked some gorgeous memories,, and Carole hair was a bright ruby red, and she loved wearing colourful ear-rings…
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aw, sweet!!!
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Where’s the alcohol……
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Brandi is my WP friend’s name who supplied the colour-in challenge…..
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Ok… 😊🐧🌏
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I think I have…I do it now
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You did a very fabulous job on the colors on this one. Love the poem and the back story it represents. Dark days sometimes bring back sad both beautiful and sad memories!
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In this case Dwight the memories were beautiful… and I do nothing but smile, everytime I think of the occasion
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I smiled with you… remembering our awkwardness as teens makes me smile again!
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Yes we so naive in ways of life and we were definitely awkward creatures with those girls…!!
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You are right!
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A lovely poem and a lovely beginning.
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Thank you very much Sadje…
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You’re welcome 😉
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Lovely!
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Interesting how powerful a handshake could be. Nice one.
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Thanks Mark 💘
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You’re welcome
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Aww, so powerfully beautiful. Wow, wow, wow. It’s just amazing, so visceral and touching.
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Thank you Lucy…. the red head does it to me every time xx
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Aw, I get all joy-teary-eyed when you write about Carole!!! 🙂
Her smile and your memories of her and with her, your shared love, ETC!, all help to make your life joyful…even in these tough times. Keep smiling, Ivor! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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stunning colours and such a moving poem, what a delightful first meeting … glad Brandi was able to trigger these happier thoughts 🙂
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I enjoyed my Colouring-in…. and I’ve got another one Brandi’s drawings to do… we’re in for a cold wet week, so it’ll be a good diversion away from writing desk…
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oh how sad … super sunny warm day today and had an unexpected day out and mets some most interesting people … off on another beach walk at Broadwater tomorrow!
Sleep well young man 🙂
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Nicely done
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Thank you Derrick..
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Ivor I could so easily visualize your first date with Carole through these words. ❤️ So beautiful a memory. Thank you for sharing it.
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I do love sharing my happy memories…. about Carole…
It’s like sharing pieces of a lovely big cake around at the wedding…. Xx
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A beautiful and heartfelt piece, Ivor!🧡 💛 💚
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Thank you Eugenia ❤💙🌏
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You’re welcome! 😉
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Very lovely indeed ❤❤❤
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Yes, she was lovely 💘💗❤💟
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Aww…❤😊
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Aw, how lovely 🙂
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Yes, she was lovely …💘
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I love that drawing, Ivor. It reminds me of the kind of illustrations I used to see in the New Yorker. Well done!
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Thank you Robert, I enjoyed these two projects…
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The outcome is beautiful. It feels great when a project works out.
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Yes, we’re in lockdown here in Geelong, so it’s good to do something different 😊
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*Sigh* Lockdown.
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another 4 weeks to go…
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Really? We ain’t gettin’ out ’til January.
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Wow… ours is if all’s ok…
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Nothing gets better here until we have an actual government. I expect the process to be as painful as giving birth. In the meantime we’re all at home with our various cravings and comfort foods. 🙂
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Haha, my diet is the same… Won’t worry about weighing in ’til after..
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I’ve grown a belly. I guess I should make friends with it. 🙂
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Love Creativity! Both the picture and the Poem!
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A bit of during lockdown times….
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