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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Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Love the picture of the parrots in the tree, or are they Lorikeets?
My uncle and aunt used to live on the Queensland NSW border and had loads of them come into their garden daily to be fed.
Another pretty good poem, stylistically and thematically appropriate. Welcome back to nomalcy, but don’t let down your guard yet, the bug is still present. Those pictures… mmm… they’ve lit up my heart, not just my face alone.
Thank you Colleen 💕🎄
and I am in Ballarat til Wednesday… staying with my brother Lawrie … my first trip away from home for the year … and I am definitely dancing 💕😊🌏
Ivor, what a bright, cheery poem! I am so happy that you got to spend the holidays with family and traveled out of town, for a change. The lorikeets are colorful and lovely! ❤
Thank you Cheryl .. it’s been a fabulous weekend and because Frankie has coped so easily, we are staying up here until late Wednesday afternoon .. 💕😊🌏🐶
Of course everyone loves Frankie and that has made the acceptance of this new surroundings, easier for him 🐶😊🌏💕 .. and I am so pleased your Christmas has been wonderful too .. joy to the world everywhere Cheryl 🌏💖
Thank you Sue .. and yes are having such a wonderful time, we are staying in Ballarat for a few extra days until Wednesday .. Frankie has adapted to his new surroundings surprisingly well …😀🐶🌏💕
Thanks Sue .. Frankie is resting on my brother’s lap in the lounge room, I’m writing a poem at the kitchen table and my sister-in-law is reading .. yep.. I’m loving my holiday time with family 😊🌏😀🐶💕
Beautiful photos, poem and song, Ivor! Love the Lorikeets Tree! Most festive! 🙂
Yes, keep dancing!
Oh, I hope Sir Frankie is with you??? I’m sure he’d enjoy all the family, festivity, and fun!
Coop is getting spoiled here! 😮 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you Carolyn .. Yes Frankie is right here beside me .. he’s enjoying all of the family festivities 🥳.. and being thoroughly spoilt by everyone … he’s been at his adorable best 🐶🐶💕😊🌏 we were partied out this morning and slept in til 10.00am .. He loves the Ballarat lifestyle 🐶🤗😃
Loved your post! A beautiful poem ! I’ve never seen a Lorikeet before or so many together…. to form a Christmas tree. A great comparison! Loved the song…. EXCITING TIMES ! A very sensual video!
Loved your post and your poem! I’ve never seen a Lorikeet before! A beautiful song and sensual video! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Wishing you much love, happiness and good health in the coming New Year! 💙
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
never stop dancing
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These hands are made for dancing
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Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Love the picture of the parrots in the tree, or are they Lorikeets?
My uncle and aunt used to live on the Queensland NSW border and had loads of them come into their garden daily to be fed.
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Yes.. they are Lorikeets .. I am I in Victoria and we see plenty of them too .. thank you for reading my poem Tony 😀🌏
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My pleasure I enjoyed it.
Besy Wishes for a Happy New Year.
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Thank you 😊
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Another pretty good poem, stylistically and thematically appropriate. Welcome back to nomalcy, but don’t let down your guard yet, the bug is still present. Those pictures… mmm… they’ve lit up my heart, not just my face alone.
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Thank you for your thoughtful words Felix.. it’s a case of “dance while you can” … 🤗🌏🎄
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M’hhh… can’t say less. Enjoy and feel much welcome.
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Your comments do warm my heart 🌏🤗
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Glad to hear so, just as yours do fill up my day will smiles.
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I love your tree. And the bird tree!
Another lockdown? I’m glad you are dancing through Ivor 💙
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Thank you Colleen 💕🎄
and I am in Ballarat til Wednesday… staying with my brother Lawrie … my first trip away from home for the year … and I am definitely dancing 💕😊🌏
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Wonderful!!!!!
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Ivor, what a bright, cheery poem! I am so happy that you got to spend the holidays with family and traveled out of town, for a change. The lorikeets are colorful and lovely! ❤
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Thank you Cheryl .. it’s been a fabulous weekend and because Frankie has coped so easily, we are staying up here until late Wednesday afternoon .. 💕😊🌏🐶
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We also had an enjoyable Christmas. So glad Frankie is a good traveler and you can extend your visit! ❤ Have a wonderful time, Ivor!
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Of course everyone loves Frankie and that has made the acceptance of this new surroundings, easier for him 🐶😊🌏💕 .. and I am so pleased your Christmas has been wonderful too .. joy to the world everywhere Cheryl 🌏💖
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Lovely poem, Ivor. And I love the Lorikeets making up the second Christmas tree. 🙂
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Thank you Sue .. and yes are having such a wonderful time, we are staying in Ballarat for a few extra days until Wednesday .. Frankie has adapted to his new surroundings surprisingly well …😀🐶🌏💕
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That’s because he knows he’s safe with you. I’m glad you’re having a lovely time. 🙂
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Thanks Sue .. Frankie is resting on my brother’s lap in the lounge room, I’m writing a poem at the kitchen table and my sister-in-law is reading .. yep.. I’m loving my holiday time with family 😊🌏😀🐶💕
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Sending these lines back to you. They spoke to me.
“My journey continues
To dance through
Lockdown’s open windows”
Take good care.
Ali
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Thank you Ali , and a happy and healthy festive season to you and your family . From me and Frankie 🐶😊🌏
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Gorgeous tree of Lorikeets and beautiful poem.
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Thank you Cindy .. and it’s lovely to get away and be with family..💕😊🌏
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Beautiful poem, beautiful photos. I hope you had a great Christmas 🌲☃️
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Thank you Willow .. Me and Frankie are having a wonderful Christmas holiday at Ballarat with my siblings 💕😊🌏🐶
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I am so pleased to hear that, stay safe and happy ,💜💜
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True to my words… I shall keep dancing through all of the new Windows while I can .
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0b1sUNgdmLXM0PPROgIUP0-ZQ#Bell_Post_Hill
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Absolutely beautiful photo keep dancing both of you 💜
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Thank you for your kindness 🐶😊🌏
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Always a pleasure 💜
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We must, all try and, find something, positive, to brighten up, oir days, in these, trying, times…
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Thank you … and my Christmas holiday season has been brilliant and positive 💕😊🌏🐶
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Merry Christmas Ivor. Those birds are so colorful.
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Thank you Arlene.. and Merry Christmas to you 💕🐶🎄😊🌏
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Beautiful photos, poem and song, Ivor! Love the Lorikeets Tree! Most festive! 🙂
Yes, keep dancing!
Oh, I hope Sir Frankie is with you??? I’m sure he’d enjoy all the family, festivity, and fun!
Coop is getting spoiled here! 😮 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Thank you Carolyn .. Yes Frankie is right here beside me .. he’s enjoying all of the family festivities 🥳.. and being thoroughly spoilt by everyone … he’s been at his adorable best 🐶🐶💕😊🌏 we were partied out this morning and slept in til 10.00am .. He loves the Ballarat lifestyle 🐶🤗😃
https://share.icloud.com/photos/05fQ2uD-EvtJefZC6OHvO-6Ew#Black_Hill
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HA! and Oh, good! I’m so glad Sir Frankie can be with you! We take Cooper everywhere we travel. 🙂
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Haha .. this is our first holiday together…🐶😊🌏
.. it’s been fabulous for both of us 🐶🤗😊
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I’m glad you are dancing with joy, Ivor! 🤩
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Yes indeed .. we must keep “dancing while we can”
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Very lovely poem, thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for reading and your kind comments 😊🌏
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Lovely poem & beautiful pictures, Ivor
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Thank you Navin. .. 💕😊🌏🎄
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You’re welcome 💫❤️✨
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Nicely upbeat
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Keep dancing and keep smiling! Love piece, Ivor!
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Yes we must keep dancing while we can 💕😊🌏
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❤️🎵 🎶
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I dance through the lockdown too. We can boogy together!
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That’s what the goodness of Christmas is all about Claudia 💕😊🌏
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Thank you for reblogging my poem on your fabulous site 😊🌏
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Please support me 🥺
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Loved your post! A beautiful poem ! I’ve never seen a Lorikeet before or so many together…. to form a Christmas tree. A great comparison! Loved the song…. EXCITING TIMES ! A very sensual video!
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I’m so pleased you enjoyed my post 🌏🎼🤗
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Loved your post and your poem! I’ve never seen a Lorikeet before! A beautiful song and sensual video! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Wishing you much love, happiness and good health in the coming New Year! 💙
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Beautiful written poem.
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Thank you for reading ..
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