An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
Sunflower Seeds (a Tanka)
Over at Weekly Prompts, the monthly Colour Challenge for May is: Mellow Yellow. Please go and visit their fabulous site by clicking >> Here . Below is my “Tanka” response to their ‘Colour 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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Thank you Carolyn .. of course I don’t understand Lithuanian, but I found the video deeply moving .. the photo is one I took in the garden of a kindergarten near my house, … I struggled with the Tanka, it’s hard to achieve the meaning of my thoughts in such a tight format ☮️😊🌏🌻💛💙
I will. I have been staring at the ground waiting for them to sprout through. No luck though. I’m worried all of the rain we’ve had has prevented them. I will keep you posted.
Wonderful post, Ivor! I love your photo. ❤ "foreign tanks" While the aggressor claims Ukrainians are fellow Russian citizens, he destroys their country. Lovely video! 🙂
I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video Cheryl, I only found it today, and although I don’t understand Lithuanian, I was deeply moved by the emotion generated by the singers 💛💙🤗💕
Thanks Ingrid … It”s Carols Funeral day… 9th May 2012 … and despite my personal remembrance weeks at the momont, the ‘war’ still permeates my thoughts everyday …
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Excellent, Ivor
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Thank you Derrick .. ☮💛💙
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A heart-touching trio…photo, poem, and song, Ivor. Mellow is needed.
🕊🌻☮💛☮🌻🕊
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Thank you Carolyn .. of course I don’t understand Lithuanian, but I found the video deeply moving .. the photo is one I took in the garden of a kindergarten near my house, … I struggled with the Tanka, it’s hard to achieve the meaning of my thoughts in such a tight format ☮️😊🌏🌻💛💙
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I’ve always loved sunflowers and now they make me think of Ukraine ❤️🇺🇦
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Yes .. the sunflower 🌻 has now become a synonymous symbol for peace ☮️ around the world 💕☮️🌏🌻
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it really has
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Wonderful Ivor 💜
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Thank you Willow .. 🌻💛💙☮️🌏
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I just planted some sunflowers. I will try to take a picture of their bloom against the yellow sky if they grow. I hope they grow.
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Oh wow … I so hope they grow and bloom for you … send me the pic’s .. my photo was taken at the local kindergarten while walking Frankie
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I will. I have been staring at the ground waiting for them to sprout through. No luck though. I’m worried all of the rain we’ve had has prevented them. I will keep you posted.
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I’ll send this poem/song for encouragement
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💙
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So very sad indeed!
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Oh Dwight … Even during my personal remembrance month, the ‘war’ is still deepy in my thoughts …
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Yes, every day! And when I go to bed at night, I think of those who are hiding in bunkers and basements wondering if life will ever return to normal!
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Wonderful post, Ivor! I love your photo. ❤ "foreign tanks" While the aggressor claims Ukrainians are fellow Russian citizens, he destroys their country. Lovely video! 🙂
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I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video Cheryl, I only found it today, and although I don’t understand Lithuanian, I was deeply moved by the emotion generated by the singers 💛💙🤗💕
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What a lovely Tanka, and I love the image of the sunflowers, Thank you, Ivor 🙂
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You’re welcome Sue .. I hope you are feeling ok 💕😊🌏
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I’m getting there, Ivor, thank you 🙂
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so well done Ivor! I’m singing with the video well humming since I don’t understand a word. Have a good day! HEY HEY!! 💖💖💖😘
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Yeah … that’s exactly what I did Cindy 🎶🎶😊 such a powerfully heartwarming video 💛💙☮️🌏
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So awful – let’s hope for an end to this soon 🙏
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Thanks Ingrid … It”s Carols Funeral day… 9th May 2012 … and despite my personal remembrance weeks at the momont, the ‘war’ still permeates my thoughts everyday …
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Thinking of you, Ivor 🙏
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Thanks … I have coped better than I thought I would .. being extra busy lately has keep my mind on track … cheers Ingrid …
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Sometimes that is the best way to cope!
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Yep … It worked for me
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So very sad indeed! Love the Video!
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The sad story continues Dwight .. ☮🌏💛💙
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