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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57 thoughts on “Ascending”
Yay Ivor! Great minds indeed! Being curious is a trait that we should always have. “Arise from our dreams, curiosity bursting at the seams!” Love it!
I love this poem! Wonderful, Ivor! It makes me smile and SIGH! 🙂
We must start each new day with gratitude and excitement…keep climbing, keep searching, keep loving, keep seeking, keep reaching… 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…the song and video are so powerful and amazing!!!
“And then it was so clear for me to see
I wanna feel extraordinary love
A love that always echoes through my mind
I wanna feel extraordinary love
A love that only comes from withinside.”
Erika Wennerstrom 🙂
Erika Wennerstrom is amazing Carolyn… Oh the wonders of YouTude bringing me so much glorious music into my loungeroom…
I’m ecstatic you love this poem… I attended a Zoom poetry group meeting this morning, “from America”, (..I had great time), and we had to write a couple of poems from pieces that the host read out… anyhow .. I’ve used some of my writings there in this poem today…. The meeting, with 6 other poets was a fabulous experience for me….. and I’ve a few more words from the event to come….. I’m still on a high, and I’ve buzzing ever since…((Hugs)) 😀😊😍
Ivor,
I am so enjoying reading all the comments that others are sharing about this poem. I am lucky to say I got to hear it first and in your own voice. Thanks for joining me for a writing circle. I have another one this Sunday at the same time if you have any friends who want to give it a try.
It was so fun to almost meet you in person.
Ali
Definitely a great buzz for me Ali… I’d forgotten how much I’m missing my poetry group and writers meetings, and we probably won’t be restarting until the new year…
Oh thank you Mich… some of the words are from a Zoom poetry group meeting I attended this morning, “from America”, and it was hosted by Ali Grimshaw… there were 5 other poets, and the event was a fabulous experience for me….😀😎😍
Thank you Derrick, some of the words came from a Zoom poetry meeting I attended this morning, “linking up with other poets in America, Canada, and Europe…
I think you are right about everything but the bursting with curiosity bursting at the seams…. With me it is just get the cheese out of my eyes and look for my orange juice and coffee! LOL Great poem Ivor.
This one is a spin off from the Writing Circle poem ‘On and On We Go’…. and I had a few lines in my notebook that I threw into this one, and again I surprised myself with the outcome… It’s been a fun couple of days playing with the ideas created at the forum…. and there’s another one for tomorrow…
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Yay Ivor! Great minds indeed! Being curious is a trait that we should always have. “Arise from our dreams, curiosity bursting at the seams!” Love it!
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Thank you dear Irma…. yes curiosity is one of my good traits…😎🙂💙
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Great poem!
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Thank you Aimee
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It is always there –
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This is absolutely beautiful and true.
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Wow.. Thank you Sadje 🤗🌏
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You’re welcome
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I wish I woke up with curiosity bursting at the seams! 🙂
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Maybe it’s the warmer weather here Sue..
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I love this poem! Wonderful, Ivor! It makes me smile and SIGH! 🙂
We must start each new day with gratitude and excitement…keep climbing, keep searching, keep loving, keep seeking, keep reaching… 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…the song and video are so powerful and amazing!!!
“And then it was so clear for me to see
I wanna feel extraordinary love
A love that always echoes through my mind
I wanna feel extraordinary love
A love that only comes from withinside.”
Erika Wennerstrom 🙂
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Erika Wennerstrom is amazing Carolyn… Oh the wonders of YouTude bringing me so much glorious music into my loungeroom…
I’m ecstatic you love this poem… I attended a Zoom poetry group meeting this morning, “from America”, (..I had great time), and we had to write a couple of poems from pieces that the host read out… anyhow .. I’ve used some of my writings there in this poem today…. The meeting, with 6 other poets was a fabulous experience for me….. and I’ve a few more words from the event to come….. I’m still on a high, and I’ve buzzing ever since…((Hugs)) 😀😊😍
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YAY for the Zoom poetry group!!! 🙂
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A truly enjoyable experience Carolyn… and I’ve made few more WP friends…. bonus… 😀
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Ivor,
I am so enjoying reading all the comments that others are sharing about this poem. I am lucky to say I got to hear it first and in your own voice. Thanks for joining me for a writing circle. I have another one this Sunday at the same time if you have any friends who want to give it a try.
It was so fun to almost meet you in person.
Ali
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Definitely a great buzz for me Ali… I’d forgotten how much I’m missing my poetry group and writers meetings, and we probably won’t be restarting until the new year…
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I’m so glad it met a for you. I’m sure the people you regularly meet with are missing you as well.
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“The quest for answers never stops
Until our eternal sun drops”…i love this Ivor…great minds they say, never stops at all..
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Oh thank you Mich… some of the words are from a Zoom poetry group meeting I attended this morning, “from America”, and it was hosted by Ali Grimshaw… there were 5 other poets, and the event was a fabulous experience for me….😀😎😍
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Oh wow…its amazing how technology brings people closer together ..
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I’m an old fashioned guy Mich…. for me its like landing on the moon… so so wow
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Hahahaha…even for me Ivor its also a wow..😍😍
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Beautifully expressed and thought provoking
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Thank you Derrick, some of the words came from a Zoom poetry meeting I attended this morning, “linking up with other poets in America, Canada, and Europe…
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A little curiosity can certainly lead to a more fulfilling life!
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Thank you, and yes curiosity is essential to help fulfil our dreams
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Your welcome!
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Lovely, Ivor! I am finally awake, looking forward to a stretch and whatever traps my curiosity.
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Thank you Mary 💙🤗🌏
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I love the discovery of it all!
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That’s life, a wondrous journey of discovery 💙🌏
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YES YES YES! 😊
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Beautiful, beautiful poem. I love its message!
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May the sun you abide underneath
Last for an eternity when your are
Reunited with your wife at long last
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Yes.. time is charge of my destiny…. thanks David
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Your welcome Ivor. I’ll have to post the poem I wrote about you before too long. 🙂 🙂
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I’ll look forward to that 😊
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Ok Ivor its up and running! 😊
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Yeah 🌏🕒😊
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I hope you enjoy it and i put a link to your blog with it so my readers can stop by for a visit and check out your poetry. 🙂
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Yeah, I’ll have a look now, I’m nearly awake ☺
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Thank you David
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Your welcome Ivor! 🙂
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Yes, we do.
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Thank you..
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I think you are right about everything but the bursting with curiosity bursting at the seams…. With me it is just get the cheese out of my eyes and look for my orange juice and coffee! LOL Great poem Ivor.
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This one is a spin off from the Writing Circle poem ‘On and On We Go’…. and I had a few lines in my notebook that I threw into this one, and again I surprised myself with the outcome… It’s been a fun couple of days playing with the ideas created at the forum…. and there’s another one for tomorrow…
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Ivor, “The quest for answers never stops.” Beautiful poem. Curiosity gives meaning to our lives. ❤ Have a great week!
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Thank you Cheryl, this has been a special little poem for me emanating from a special poetry forum. Cheers..
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Wonderful poem and wonderful song! 😃
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Thank you Laura, the song, the poetry forum from where my poem originated, have all been an enlightening experience for me… 💙🌏
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Beautiful poem! 🙂
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Thank you…
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Thank you Mona for sharing my poem, I’m ecstatic you enjoyed this piece. 💙🌏❤📖
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absolutely gorgeous Ivor! Loved it! ❤ 😙
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Thank you Carol.. yes we are all ascending 💙🌏🤗
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