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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Wonderful to escape now and again, especially on a damp and dreary morning such as the one I’ve woken up to. The highlight of my day may well be admiring the shiny new recycling bin that the council have just delivered!
I sent you an e-mail last night, in fact I sent two, the second one because I forgot to add the attachment to the first! Nothing special so don’t get excited. 🙂
Hello Sue.. I’ve been out walking… another bit of escapism…. a walk to local milk-bar to buy the newspaper…. not good news!!…. the state government has handed down another “3” weeks of lockdown, so now we more than “4” of lockdown to go…. wow…
Yes I’ve read your email …. Thank You xxx
Oh no, I’m so sorry, that must be so difficult for you. Selfish spreaders have much to answer for.
The infections are rising again here too and blamed on the 18 – 34 age groups. They see everything reopening and no longer care about social distancing!
Thank you Kate… I was smiling to myself as I wrote this one… yes a pure piece of escapism… with a few old song titles thrown in….
‘Sky Pilot’ Eric Burdon & The Animals
‘Even When I am Sleeping’ Leonardo’s Bride
‘Silvery Moon’ saxophone version by Billy Vaughn …love it..
Such wonder and whimsy!!! So wonderful!!!
Keep flying and enjoy each and every flight, Ivor!!!
I, too, am finding fun ways to “escape”!!! 😉 😀
HUGS!!! 🙂
i love your fancy machine and wonderful journey. I hope we meet on some distant planet one day, I have sugar coated dreams and iced candy swirls to share!
enjoy your flight!
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I think I should stay up here a while… wait for things to settle down….
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Dreams and fantasy are woven together into a peaceful journey. It’s beautiful, Ivor! 🙂 Take care. Cheryl
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Thank you Cheryl…. nothing like a bit of escapism , to soothe our stressful times…
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Love the whimsy of this poem.
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Thank you Sadje…. yes a bit of light-hearted escapism…
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A pleasure my friend
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Wonderful to escape now and again, especially on a damp and dreary morning such as the one I’ve woken up to. The highlight of my day may well be admiring the shiny new recycling bin that the council have just delivered!
I sent you an e-mail last night, in fact I sent two, the second one because I forgot to add the attachment to the first! Nothing special so don’t get excited. 🙂
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Hello Sue.. I’ve been out walking… another bit of escapism…. a walk to local milk-bar to buy the newspaper…. not good news!!…. the state government has handed down another “3” weeks of lockdown, so now we more than “4” of lockdown to go…. wow…
Yes I’ve read your email …. Thank You xxx
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Oh no, I’m so sorry, that must be so difficult for you. Selfish spreaders have much to answer for.
The infections are rising again here too and blamed on the 18 – 34 age groups. They see everything reopening and no longer care about social distancing!
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Same problems here Sue…. I’m afraid there’s too many selfish people… and too many stupid people…. it’s all very frustrating for the governments…..
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this is sheer magic Ivor, great creativity and a sense of freedom of spirit!
Love Enya and Lord of the Rings … nice pairing 🙂
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Thank you Kate… I was smiling to myself as I wrote this one… yes a pure piece of escapism… with a few old song titles thrown in….
‘Sky Pilot’ Eric Burdon & The Animals
‘Even When I am Sleeping’ Leonardo’s Bride
‘Silvery Moon’ saxophone version by Billy Vaughn …love it..
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so pleased you are in such a jolly mood after getting two more weeks detention 😉
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I’m staying jolly, but in detention, my chocolate lollies are melting…
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yes we are having lovely warm weather up here too 🙂 Take care
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Such wonder and whimsy!!! So wonderful!!!
Keep flying and enjoy each and every flight, Ivor!!!
I, too, am finding fun ways to “escape”!!! 😉 😀
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Thank you Carolyn… yes a happy piece of escapism, and my space-craft Itmims, is a loyal and faithful ship..🌎🚀😃😄
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A dream and I like the background music. Wonderful imagery. 😊
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Thank you Kritika…. yes a bit of escapism for the day….😎🚀🌏
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A need at times. 🌷
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i love your fancy machine and wonderful journey. I hope we meet on some distant planet one day, I have sugar coated dreams and iced candy swirls to share!
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Yummy… I’ll bring the salads and tea…
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Don’t forget the hot water flask now!
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I’ll put the kettle on and fill the flask .. before i forget…
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lovely!
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What wondrous flights of imagination!
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Above the clouds, I can see clearly, both the sun and moon holding hands over Broadway…
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Dreamily surreal
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Thank you Derrick..
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A magical ride, Ivor!
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Yeah 😊 That was fun, let’s do it again 😁🌎
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😁
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Beautifully evoked
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Thank you, this one was fun 😁🌎
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You’re welcome ❤❤❤
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Your Itmims is a wonderful invention. Now I’ve got to get to work on one of my own!
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Yeah… They work well, and are easy to steer 🚀🌎🤗
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What a wonderful imagination Ivor.
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Yeah. 🚀😄🤗🌎
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