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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lean on us a while Ivor, when you are tired know we are here, just come sit with us and let your weariness fade away, was a little concerned when I did see you post anything today, but now I read this I understand. be well my friend
Remember that song Ivor, “You say it best when you say nothing at all” Of course this is not a reference to every other poem you write, in case you thought different in reading. It just seemed to fit this poem. Better stop digging before the hole gets too deep…
We all understand and we all care about you!
I’ve been feeling emotionally tired myself.
Let us WP blockheads…er…I meant…WP block of writers…lift you up and hold you up with our ❤ and words!!! 🙂
Hope you got some rest by now. And will get more in the days ahead.
(((HUGS)))
And last nights poem that I finished this morning, I wrote during the night when I was half awake a few time during the night, but the words were in my head, so I had to write them down then and there in my bed, otherwise the I lose them and then they’re gone into oblivion.
I so relate to that…it doesn’t matter what time, I just have to get the words down. And there have been times when I have dreamt music, but I always lose that…so frustrating.
Its okay to be tired, maybe you need more sleep not rest with your eyes open. You might just need longer hours of sleep, eating and staying hydrated. Maybe read in between but be in bed and understand how important what you are doing is! It is important to sleep more, resting with my eyes open is just an opportunity to overthink.
Thank you for your thoughtful advice .. I’m trying to get more sleep .. it’ll probably take me a few days to wind down .. I’ve been pushing myself flat-chat for a couple of months 🤗🌏
I’m struggling Cindy … but I have a thousand of poems in my files to fill in for me while I have this important month for myself and Carole .. it’s the 10th anniversary of Carole’s passing 3rd May and her 75th birthday in a couple of weeks .. lots of emotional times for me to get through 💕🤗🌏
ohhhh I’m so sorry Ivor. No wonder it’s so hard. Sad to be without the love of your life for all of this time and yes, couple that with the war. Hang on tight to Frankie and those wonderful wet kisses.. hugs and love!💖💖💖🤗🤗🤗
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
Sending big hugs, Ivor dearest xxx
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lean on us a while Ivor, when you are tired know we are here, just come sit with us and let your weariness fade away, was a little concerned when I did see you post anything today, but now I read this I understand. be well my friend
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😊 Thankyou dear Gina, I’m ok, just a bit tired. 😊 😴 😴
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good to hear from you Ivor, have an early night, warm glass of milk and tucked in tight, sleep well ok
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I woke up in a haze myself everything feels foreign to me I’m here yet I’m not
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You still found a few apt words, my friend
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Thanks Derrick
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You express yourself, even your tiredness, with class. Rest well Ivor.
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I did rest well, thank you Colleen
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I believe it is your morning….as we are entering evening now. I’m glad you rested.
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Friday morning 8.00am, and I’m up and writing, keeping myself busy, it’s only 2’C here, xx
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Well what a chilly morning to take advantage of to create ! 🙂
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One of Ivor’s cool creations xx
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Remember that song Ivor, “You say it best when you say nothing at all” Of course this is not a reference to every other poem you write, in case you thought different in reading. It just seemed to fit this poem. Better stop digging before the hole gets too deep…
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Thanks Chris, I know what you meant. I’m good at filling holes in..
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(((Ivor))) Pausing to rejuvenate is a good thing.
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You and I are kindred spirits my friend,,. We seem to always have the same thoughts. ☺
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It seems so Walt, and I’m happy that we’re kindred spirits.
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So am I my friend 🙂
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We all understand and we all care about you!
I’ve been feeling emotionally tired myself.
Let us WP blockheads…er…I meant…WP block of writers…lift you up and hold you up with our ❤ and words!!! 🙂
Hope you got some rest by now. And will get more in the days ahead.
(((HUGS)))
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I’m still tired this evening, hopefully another night’s rest and I’ll be recharged. Thank you ❤️ for kindness. 😊 You’ve lifted my spirits. 😊 💛💛😊
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Oh, I’m so glad! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Sleep tight! No bed bugs bite! Pleasant dreams! And all that good jazz! 🙂
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I shall, and couple of glasses red wine to help me rest xxx
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I feel the very same. So much here to catch up on but the inclination is slipping away as weariness creeps in. 🙁 Hope yours passes soon Ivor.
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You still wrote these lovely words 🌸
Hope you are feeling better today!
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I’m ok, I I was writing in my sleep 😴😊
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I understand! 😊
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And last nights poem that I finished this morning, I wrote during the night when I was half awake a few time during the night, but the words were in my head, so I had to write them down then and there in my bed, otherwise the I lose them and then they’re gone into oblivion.
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I so relate to that…it doesn’t matter what time, I just have to get the words down. And there have been times when I have dreamt music, but I always lose that…so frustrating.
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It’s so frustrating when a great line disappears. They never seem to come back……
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I’m listening music by Solstafir at quite dramatic stuff , their a Metal band from Iceland….
And same song with the lyrics.
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This was mesmerising! Very poetic lyrics too.
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Their music is stirring xxx
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Thanks for the intro! xo
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It is ok to be tired and not feeling to talk sometimes,the one are there to listen won’t go anywhere❤️
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I do like to write, but I’ve got to learn to stop when I’m too tired 😴 😴,
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Listen at your body Ivor,it knows better😘
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Yes I know, I’m a bad listener, Thank you Ortensia. xx
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Welcome to the club🤷🏻♀️😂
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Beautiful verses
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Thank you Sadje 💕
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You’re welcome Ivor
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ha – I get your cartoon. I think we all feel this way sometimes
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🕊 take a rest and the words will return!
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I sometimes get those no words daze.
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A beautiful heart-touching reread.
Please take time to rest…and enjoy your rest. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️
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Thank you Carolyn 🤗🌏🐶💕
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You are mostest welcome-est, Ivor! 😀 (((HUGS))) to you and PATS and RUBS to Sir Frankie! 🙂 🐶
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Woof woof.. thanks for the pats guys .. I’m busy chewing on my dental stick 🐶🐶
https://share.icloud.com/photos/067MnA0MoJmjOLXZHr7d6Ktdw
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Good boy, Frankie! Good handsome boy! 🙂
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He’s a charmer 🐶😊🌏💕
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Its okay to be tired, maybe you need more sleep not rest with your eyes open. You might just need longer hours of sleep, eating and staying hydrated. Maybe read in between but be in bed and understand how important what you are doing is! It is important to sleep more, resting with my eyes open is just an opportunity to overthink.
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Thank you for your thoughtful advice .. I’m trying to get more sleep .. it’ll probably take me a few days to wind down .. I’ve been pushing myself flat-chat for a couple of months 🤗🌏
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Hugs and hugs Ivor!!!!
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Thank you Kim
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for being so tired, your words were superb ivor but I DO know the feeling! 💖🙏
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I’m struggling Cindy … but I have a thousand of poems in my files to fill in for me while I have this important month for myself and Carole .. it’s the 10th anniversary of Carole’s passing 3rd May and her 75th birthday in a couple of weeks .. lots of emotional times for me to get through 💕🤗🌏
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ohhhh I’m so sorry Ivor. No wonder it’s so hard. Sad to be without the love of your life for all of this time and yes, couple that with the war. Hang on tight to Frankie and those wonderful wet kisses.. hugs and love!💖💖💖🤗🤗🤗
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Frankie is truly a good cuddled and I get plenty of wet nose kisses 😘🐶💕
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oh that’s good … hugs to him for me.💖
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Poignant piece, Ivor! Sending hugs your way. ❤️
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Thankyou for hugs Eugenia … 😴🤗
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Most welcome, Ivor. 😊
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Very romantic!
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Haha … I’m an old romantic guy Dwight …
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Nothing in the world wrong with that. I am a bit myself!
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