An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
The Hummingbird Knows
This week the Weekend Challenge from Weekly Prompts is, Snippet. Please go and visit their fabulous site by clicking >> HERE. And below is my little snippet of a poem, in response to the ‘Weekly Prompt’
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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25 thoughts on “The Hummingbird Knows”
A hostel for the hovering bewildered! Oh I love that line. That’s me lately! As always, thank you so much for taking part in the challenge, Ivor. 🙂
I was chatting to a fellow elderly friend at the Cafe this afternoon, and she mentioned we are on the verge of going into the ‘home for the bewildered’ I laughed, and said “What a great line, and I’ll Write a poem using your line”, and I wrote most of the poem then and there at the cafe, but she had already gone, I shall show her next time we catch up… 😊😀
This lovely poem reminds me of Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz singing “Somewhere, Over the Rainbow!” Yes, I would like to escape “the world’s selfish cravings” and find “a symphonic haven for my soul!” Take care, Ivor! ❤
It’s been a habit of mine for years…. pick-up your notebook and go give it a try… write about your observations, the smell, the smiles, your inner feelings and emotions you are sensing within the surrounding….. “maybe you see the universe in a blade of grass like I do”
Aren’t hummingbirds wonderful!!! And so is your poem and song choice, Ivor! 🙂
I definitely feel the emotions in your poem…and I can relate to it. We all need that place of retreat that you described so beautifully…be in our minds, our writings, our readings, our daydreams, etc. 🙂
(((HUGS)))
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
A hostel for the hovering bewildered! Oh I love that line. That’s me lately! As always, thank you so much for taking part in the challenge, Ivor. 🙂
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I was chatting to a fellow elderly friend at the Cafe this afternoon, and she mentioned we are on the verge of going into the ‘home for the bewildered’ I laughed, and said “What a great line, and I’ll Write a poem using your line”, and I wrote most of the poem then and there at the cafe, but she had already gone, I shall show her next time we catch up… 😊😀
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It’s wonderful how others can inadvertently can give us these wonderful ideas.
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Yes indeed Sue 😊🌏😁
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Very nice Ivor. Hope you find your hummingbird.
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Thank you Sadje, .. I think we are all seeking the perpetual and peaceful motion of the hummingbird
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Yes, consciously or sub-consciously.
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This lovely poem reminds me of Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz singing “Somewhere, Over the Rainbow!” Yes, I would like to escape “the world’s selfish cravings” and find “a symphonic haven for my soul!” Take care, Ivor! ❤
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Wow, that’s a lovely compliment Cheryl, thank you, I’m smiling like the cat 😊
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I love this idea
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Thank you Beth. 💙🌏🕊
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So beautiful!
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Thank you Pragalbha, the poem was prompted by a conversation with a fellow elderly friend… 😊💙🌏
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My pleasure, truly enjoyed it 🙂
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Funny… but I enjoy writing in Cafe atmosphere…
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I have dreamed of doing that, so I am happy for your joy of it 🙂
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It’s been a habit of mine for years…. pick-up your notebook and go give it a try… write about your observations, the smell, the smiles, your inner feelings and emotions you are sensing within the surrounding….. “maybe you see the universe in a blade of grass like I do”
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That brought me a smile :)) true what you say, perhaps I will indulge in that some day too.
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Aren’t hummingbirds wonderful!!! And so is your poem and song choice, Ivor! 🙂
I definitely feel the emotions in your poem…and I can relate to it. We all need that place of retreat that you described so beautifully…be in our minds, our writings, our readings, our daydreams, etc. 🙂
(((HUGS)))
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Yes, Carolyn, we must keep seeking and appreciating the simple ways that nature provides for our use 😊💙🌏
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I know of a beautiful little patio garden in Geelong. You may be familiar with it 💙
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The hummingbird knows where that garden is 💙🌏
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Awesoome Ivor! This is beautiful! I adore it its very lyrical!
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We are all needing safe nest away from the maddening crowd.. 😀😍🙄
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