As many of my readers would know, over the pass few weeks, I’ve been proof-reading and editing my manuscript, and with the help of a Geelong Writers friend (Claudia), her assistance has been magnificently diligent, and yesterday we finally completed our task…. and my poem here “Words of Mine” is to be the Epilogue for my book..
Epilogue
Here’s a link to a song that was written for me from ‘My Words’, by my musician friend, Terry Fielding… I hope the link works for you (let me know please)
And again, the Soundcloud song below my poem, was written for me by a musician friend from France, Haille Anderson.
Words of Mine
I’ve given you my humble words
I’ve given you my hidden soul
Words trickling through cool mountain streams
Words dripping off the frozen ashen trees
Words gliding across the icy lakes
Words of love, drowning in the memory rains
I’ve given you my inner self
I’ve given you my outer grief
Words tumbling over the embedded rocks
Words twisting along the winding rivers
Words cascading down the forest waterways
Words sifting through my barren hands
I’ve given you my lonely heart
I’ve given you my secret loves
Words of life living under the vast oceans
Words of time travelling to the stars beyond
Words flowing through happiness and sorrow
Words of mine, destiny’s dreams of tomorrow
Ivor Steven (c) Nov 2020
This poem is so precious beautiful! Congratulations on completing your manuscript!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes a precious poem om mine, written many years ago, thank you kindly…xx
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks for giving us your lonely heart, Ivor.. especially when we feel lonely too.. Hugs, lovely friend. ❤
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you Deb… the love in our heart is made to be shared, like the blood in our vein is made for transfusions… 😍💛💚💙
LikeLiked by 2 people
Love that .. yes !!! xoxo
LikeLiked by 1 person
A fitting epilog. Beautiful poem, Ivor! Sincerity and kindness are in every line. ❤ Congratulations on the completion of your manuscript!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Cheryl, I’m really pleased that you like it as an Epilogue 😀😘
LikeLike
So beautiful and perfect!
LikeLiked by 1 person
thank you Beth..
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really love this poem. You’ve poured out the heart of a poet here.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Sadje, actually it’s a fairly old one, but an old favourite, and I thought the poem would be a good one for the Epilogue 😊🌏💙
LikeLiked by 1 person
It works wonderfully
LikeLiked by 1 person
😀📙🧡🌏
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a fabulous poem to conclude your manuscript. Well done and congratulations.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your confirmation of my choice for the Epilogue pleases me greatly Ali.. 💙🌏😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is a wonderful choice. It spoke to me in many ways.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Ali 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love this!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Amiee💙🌏😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
This had such an emotional effect on me. Congratulations on finishing your manuscript, and I wish you very well, Ivor.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aww Ivor! Such a precious gift you have shared. Your heart can’t be lonely with all of us crowding into it. 🤗😄
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Punam, this a golden oldie and I thought it would make for a good epilogue in my book.. 😀📙🧡🌏
LikeLiked by 1 person
This golden oldie is perfect, Ivor. 😊
You are welcome.
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a perfect epilogue! And many congratulations for completing your manuscript 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Ingrid, I was so blessed to have some expert help.. and I’m feeling so pleased and satisfied with myself… It’s a dream that I thought was beyond my capabilities.. The Epilogue is a poem l wrote 12 years ago, and I’m ecstatic that my readers are happy with my choice.. 😊😂💙🌏
LikeLiked by 1 person
You should be pleased with yourself: to achieve a dream is a wonderful thing! 🙏
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah.. dreams are there as our goals, and it’s a glorious feeling to have found that elusive rainbow 🌈💙🌏
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pass the tissues, Ivor!
OH! Such a brilliant Epilogue for your book! Congrats!!! And Thank You for giving so much of yourself to so many of us…your words, your emotions, your wisdom, your heart, your soul!
What a beautiful to gift to give to the world! A gift of words that will bring joy, comfort, healing, beauty, companionship, love, and so much more to generations of peoples! What a valuable legacy, my dear friend!!! 🙂
And perfect song choice for this post! 🙂
(((HUGS)))
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Carolyn, I’m so pleased you like this poem as my Epilogue choice… It’s one I wrote not long after I had started blogging here on WP… and at that stage I was totally overcome by the number of wonderful heartfelt comments my readers were sending to me…. and I had an overwhelming feeling of warmth within me, and I wrote this poem in response to the kindness that my readers have given me…. and I thought what a truly gorgeous piece to have as my ‘Epilogue’, and to summarise the writings in my book….
and I’m at a loss for words to explain what your support and encouragement has meant to me over these 3 years of self discovery and self belief in my humble writings, that come from my heart… love you to the top of Mount Kosciuszko and back… 💙🌏
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aw, thank you, Ivor! You make it easy for people to count you as dear friend!!! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
🎈🎈🎈sending you balloons and love across the oceans Ivor..congratulations and what a fitting epilogue…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you dear Mich, for your kindness 💙🌏😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Congratulations Ivor, 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Sue. 💙🌏😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a beautiful epilogue Ivor!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Colleen 💙🌏😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re very welcome Ivor!
LikeLiked by 1 person
How sincere and heartfelt, Ivor!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Eugenia 💙🌏😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure, Ivor. 😉
LikeLike
Very beautiful poetry❤
Congratulations!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you d.a. for your vote of approval 💙😊🌏
LikeLike
❤❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Spilling our hearts seems to be the big accident of every good poet! This is a great poem Ivor and your book look wonderful. Your are leaving a wonderful legacy.
Do you share your books with you local library! They would get preserved for the long haul there!! I took my to my alma mater and they put them in their special collections section of the University Library!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such a wonderful epilogue, Ivor
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m pleased you liked my Epilogue poem
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely beautiful words and music. Excellent choice for your epilogue my friend! 😎🎶❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Derrick.. and I’ve just taught myself how to add an ‘Audio’ song, and a ‘Soundcloud’ song to my website posts… wow … I’m as pleased as a Koala who dodged the bushfires….
LikeLiked by 1 person
Derrick? 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
Old age syndrome strikes again… 😂😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Been there 😎
LikeLiked by 1 person
A great epilogue ivor! I love it! Very well done on finishing the book!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah… my final session my proof/reader/editor today, and I’m very frazzled… it’s an intense 3 weeks…
LikeLike