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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49 thoughts on “Life’s Baggage”
“waiting for life’s next update” isn’t that the truth.
Yes Ingrid.. hopefully my words conveyed that ok.. these were after midnight thoughts, but while they’re in my head, I have to write them down…. and then I get excited about the idea and I don’t stop until I’m happy… I think I posted the article at 4.00am 😊☺… crazy Ivor… but that’s me… 🙂🎶🌏
Thank you Dear Deb.. I’ve been out today, working on my manuscript .. wow basically finished the proof-reading, editing, and formatting.. . My Geelong Writer group friend who help was absolutely fantastic… the overall layout lots fabulous…
Yes it’s all very exciting, and my dear niece Kerri (Philadelphia) has agreed to do some illustrations in the book for me…. with the organised structure of my chapters, the layout has 4 blank pages before 4 of my 10 chapters, and I thought some drawings on those blank pages will enhance the look of my book… … 😀😎😍
I wondered if you were going to use photographs Ivor.. its lovely its going to be a collaboration.. that makes it extra special….the blank pages sound a great idea.. giving a sense of time for reflection…on each poem?
Kerri is an incredible artist/drawer, and because of her severe disability, her are done via a stippling method … I’ll send you an email with a few of her painting… 💙💛
Brilliant, Ivor! Vivid word-pics that evoke emotions!
Baggage…everyone has it…good to take inventory and toss out what should be tossed out…revel in a life lived…and learn from all of it.
Perfect photo, poem, and song trio! 🙂 (Powerful song!!! “make this chaos count”…love this! I’m gonna’ listen to the song again and again AND tuck that phrase in my heart.)
HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…love your Philly memories in your photo.
Definitely my Phily memories always in my baggage… !!… I suppose I wrote the poem because I’m feeling the extra baggage of my manuscript at the moment, but thankfully and excitedly we finished the proof reading and editing late yesterday….. YEAH…and the words “make this chaos count” are very appropriate for me…. 😀😍
Yes, and your Philly memories are always in your heart! 🙂
Continued best wishes for your manuscript and all the hard work you are doing! ‘Twill be worth it! It’s an amazing collection of your writings and needs to be read by many!!! 🙂
Work now…Celebrate soon!!! 🙂
Funny, but it’s something we talked about when I was in Bensalem last year, “Kerri if I ever write a book I’ll have you to do the artwork for me”… now it’s a dream come true… 😂😂💙🌏
“waiting for life’s next update” isn’t that the truth.
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Thank you V.J. Yes we’ve waiting all year for the next update 😊💙🌏
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Here too.
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Ah, yes Ivor – there is good baggage as well as bad, and we don’t always have to be weighed down by it!!
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Yes Ingrid.. hopefully my words conveyed that ok.. these were after midnight thoughts, but while they’re in my head, I have to write them down…. and then I get excited about the idea and I don’t stop until I’m happy… I think I posted the article at 4.00am 😊☺… crazy Ivor… but that’s me… 🙂🎶🌏
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Oh I get up at 4am sometimes to write so I don’t think that’s crazy at all 🤪
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Yeah… I’ll tell my sister, that I’m not going ‘crazy’… Haha… in a loving way she thinks I’m a mad poet… 😂😊😁
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Bring on the updates!
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Baggage can be light or heavy — let’s dump a few of those bags!
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Yeah.. throw em’ overboard…
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waiting for life’s next update – love this line! Release anything heavy, surely.
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Thank you, it’s an interesting poem. 🤔😊
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This is really great Ivor! My favorite lines;
Baggage, imagine the stories
Imagine the hidden dreams
Imagine love bursting at the seams
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Thanks Sadje for your lovely comments.. 😍😊
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You’re welcome 😉
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I love this.. the last stanza gave me a huge grin.. I love the idea of it.. gotta love those random 4 am thoughts
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Thank you Dear Deb.. I’ve been out today, working on my manuscript .. wow basically finished the proof-reading, editing, and formatting.. . My Geelong Writer group friend who help was absolutely fantastic… the overall layout lots fabulous…
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When its ready Ivor I’d love to buy a copy…💖
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That would be lovely Deb, The printing is Scheduled for late March.. 💙
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It exiting for you Ivor….. 🙂
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Yes it’s all very exciting, and my dear niece Kerri (Philadelphia) has agreed to do some illustrations in the book for me…. with the organised structure of my chapters, the layout has 4 blank pages before 4 of my 10 chapters, and I thought some drawings on those blank pages will enhance the look of my book… … 😀😎😍
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I wondered if you were going to use photographs Ivor.. its lovely its going to be a collaboration.. that makes it extra special….the blank pages sound a great idea.. giving a sense of time for reflection…on each poem?
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Kerri is an incredible artist/drawer, and because of her severe disability, her are done via a stippling method … I’ll send you an email with a few of her painting… 💙💛
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Thanks Ivor. Sorry I got into bed early and switched off from WP for a while beforehand. I will look forward to that.
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I’ve sent the email Deb, have a look at her drawings.. ((Hugs))
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‘Im home now Ivor I was out before when I sent that I will take a look now.. xox
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I’ve been writing this morning, I’ll go for a walk and a coffee after lunch…
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That sound good Ivor it was pretty warm out at 10 am… I imagine its warming up there too.. enjoy your cake.. I’ve therapy at 3 pm.
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exciting sorry.. no glasses whoops
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Loved it ♥️
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Thank you..😊💙🌏
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May the update come without the usual confusing chaos
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Although watching the news tonight from Europe, things are still chaotic …
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Indeed
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Baggage comes…and it goes. Constantly changing. (Though many, I think, have a well worn satchel that stays with them a lifetime…)
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Yes, my poem is like that , and every satchel has a story..
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💛 💚 💙
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yes at this age we all have much baggage, we can make it a burden or delight in the myriad experiences … lovely music!
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“Sleeping At Last” do have some wonderful songs… 😀
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yes you are making a great collection!
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Brilliant, Ivor! Vivid word-pics that evoke emotions!
Baggage…everyone has it…good to take inventory and toss out what should be tossed out…revel in a life lived…and learn from all of it.
Perfect photo, poem, and song trio! 🙂 (Powerful song!!! “make this chaos count”…love this! I’m gonna’ listen to the song again and again AND tuck that phrase in my heart.)
HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…love your Philly memories in your photo.
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Definitely my Phily memories always in my baggage… !!… I suppose I wrote the poem because I’m feeling the extra baggage of my manuscript at the moment, but thankfully and excitedly we finished the proof reading and editing late yesterday….. YEAH…and the words “make this chaos count” are very appropriate for me…. 😀😍
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Yes, and your Philly memories are always in your heart! 🙂
Continued best wishes for your manuscript and all the hard work you are doing! ‘Twill be worth it! It’s an amazing collection of your writings and needs to be read by many!!! 🙂
Work now…Celebrate soon!!! 🙂
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Thank you, yes I’m as please as a Koala being rescued from the bushfires…😊
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Great things to anticipate, Ivor! I’ll be happy to shed the extra baggage! 🙂 Glad you and Kerri are teaming up! ❤
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Funny, but it’s something we talked about when I was in Bensalem last year, “Kerri if I ever write a book I’ll have you to do the artwork for me”… now it’s a dream come true… 😂😂💙🌏
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I love this one Ivor! I am imagine love bursting out of the baggage! xo
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Yes…my suitcase is hibernating waiting for my next trip ??
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