An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
Swan
Featured Image Above: A photograph I copied from Derrick Knight’s fabulous site, and was taken by his wife Jackie. You may visit his article/site by clicking on this link >> Preening Swans – derrickjknight
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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Charming post, Ivor. Lovely poem and photo and of course, the beautiful classic “Swan Lake.” ❤ A pair of mute swans spent a week on the little lake behind our house when my children were at home. It was delightful to watch them. 🙂 Have a wonderful week!
Such a beautiful swan photo! Jackie and Derrick capture such amazing photos! 🙂
I can see how their photos inspire your poetness! 🙂
Your poem is beautiful, too, Ivor! A lovely tribute to the elegant, graceful, gorgeous swans! 🙂
I enjoyed the swan-dancers in the video! They truly channeled their swanness! 😉
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Thank you dear Carolyn… and I love Derrick’s site.. for me it’s my breakfast viewing, and always a grand way to kick start my day…. and my poem had a little message from Ivor…. “no matter if we are born black or white, we are all pearls in ‘Mothers’ eyes’ ” … 🦢🦢🐧🐧😀😎😍😘
Well thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to a magnificent bird! The swans on lake Bled inspired me to write a poem back when it was warm enough to see them on the lake!
Derrick has had a few photos of swans lately, and I often mention that I find the swan a magnificently majestic bird, and thus my poem was born… I hope my little piece did the lovely creatures justice……
I’ve always had a fondness for swans ever since reading “the ugly duckling”. I especially like your 2nd stanza – the rhythm and words were delicious! You hit a triple crown with the poem, the picture and the video!
If you don’t mind me asking, how do you get your posts to appear on the reader twice per day? Feel free to answer by email if you’d rather not discuss here. It’s just a clever strategy particularly with all the time zone differences!
Yes being in Australia I have large time differences…. . so I have to post twice daily … I’ll send you an email… do you use the wordpress “Block” system… … I’m about to have dinner now… Cheers
The Swans are magnificent and regal they are the true royalty of our planet. The swim peacefully and have one life long mate.
Swan Lake one of the most loved ballets. The first time I saw this was as a little girl watching it on the TV I think I was mesmerised by the performance and has stayed with me all these years.
The White Swan or Black Swan white or black are all the colours blended into one.
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
Charming post, Ivor. Lovely poem and photo and of course, the beautiful classic “Swan Lake.” ❤ A pair of mute swans spent a week on the little lake behind our house when my children were at home. It was delightful to watch them. 🙂 Have a wonderful week!
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Thank you Cheryl, and they are truly majestic creatures.. and that ‘young swans’ dance is visually amazing… Cheers 😀
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Such a beautiful swan photo! Jackie and Derrick capture such amazing photos! 🙂
I can see how their photos inspire your poetness! 🙂
Your poem is beautiful, too, Ivor! A lovely tribute to the elegant, graceful, gorgeous swans! 🙂
I enjoyed the swan-dancers in the video! They truly channeled their swanness! 😉
(((HUGS))) 🙂
🦢 🦢 🦢
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Thank you dear Carolyn… and I love Derrick’s site.. for me it’s my breakfast viewing, and always a grand way to kick start my day…. and my poem had a little message from Ivor…. “no matter if we are born black or white, we are all pearls in ‘Mothers’ eyes’ ” … 🦢🦢🐧🐧😀😎😍😘
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Whatever the colour of the feathers…all birds are beautiful! 🙂
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We are all beautiful Carolyn… our existence is a wondrous miracle… 😀
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Beautiful poem and equally perfect picture!
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Thank you Pragalbha , and Derrick’s site is compulsory viewing me !!
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In love the last line!
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Thank you Beth….
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A beautiful creature to write a great poem about. I love all your secondary messages in the poem. Derrick does have great photos on his site!
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Thanks Dwight… yes a little message from Ivor….and Derrick’s site always starts my day in a positive way.. …
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:>)
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Awesome poem
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Thank you Sadje… 🦢🦢😀
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You’re welcome 😉
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Well thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to a magnificent bird! The swans on lake Bled inspired me to write a poem back when it was warm enough to see them on the lake!
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Derrick has had a few photos of swans lately, and I often mention that I find the swan a magnificently majestic bird, and thus my poem was born… I hope my little piece did the lovely creatures justice……
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It certainly did 🙏
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I’ve always had a fondness for swans ever since reading “the ugly duckling”. I especially like your 2nd stanza – the rhythm and words were delicious! You hit a triple crown with the poem, the picture and the video!
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Oh that video… everytime I watch it I am awestruck… simply an amazing piece of dancing.
.. and I am fascinated by how the swan is so majestic … 😀😍🦢🦢
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It’s the long neck, I would think! 🦢👑
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If you don’t mind me asking, how do you get your posts to appear on the reader twice per day? Feel free to answer by email if you’d rather not discuss here. It’s just a clever strategy particularly with all the time zone differences!
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Yes being in Australia I have large time differences…. . so I have to post twice daily … I’ll send you an email… do you use the wordpress “Block” system… … I’m about to have dinner now… Cheers
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Yes, I use the blocks! Thanks so much, no hurry…
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A lovely poem accompanied by splendid music and dance. I’m so pleased we inspire you in this way, and, of course, grateful for the recommendations.
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Yes.. I was happy with how the whole article evolved from the ‘swan’ photo…
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🙂
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Swan, they are truly beautiful and your poem says it so well Ivor.😊😊
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Thank you Mich… I’ve always wanted to write about a swan… I thought they were too majestic for me to express a good enough poem..
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Delicious. I mean the poem, not the swan. Though I’ll bet that swans, properly prepared, are probably also delicious. have a great day!
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Thank you Ron
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Beautiful poem, Ivor, and written as graceful as a swan. 💙 💜
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Thank you Eugenia,.. yes the swan is truly majestic
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Most welcome!
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Love the last four lines, Ivor. A goal for the world when looking at color.
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Thank you Mary, and yes my message within the poem 😊💙🌏
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How lovely 🙂
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Thank you Sue 💙🌏
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The Swans are magnificent and regal they are the true royalty of our planet. The swim peacefully and have one life long mate.
Swan Lake one of the most loved ballets. The first time I saw this was as a little girl watching it on the TV I think I was mesmerised by the performance and has stayed with me all these years.
The White Swan or Black Swan white or black are all the colours blended into one.
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Thank you Nanette for your lovely comments, and that dance routine is truly amazing.. 💙🌏
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How do you do it? Perfect inspiration, perfect creation, perfect execution. Love your creativity.
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Thank you Claudia, I think the swan maybe a piece of nature’s perfection 💙🌏
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