Hello readers and followers, the poem I am reposting today is an ”Alphabet” poem that I wrote in April 2019, two days before I left to fly to NewYork, on my way to visiting my Philadelphia cousins, who I had never met, and of course I was also to meet my favourite niece and penpal “Kerri” for the “First” time … So, I thought I would try to write my “First” every Alphabet Poem, to celebrate my “First” every trip to New York and Philadelphia …


Hot Cross Buns and Chocolates
America, here I come, ready or not
Beyond my bed-zoned borders
Chasing those forgotten horizons
Dreams are finally blossoming
Easter treats are tucked in my pockets
Fancy editions of my poems, are packed in the case
Giant airports and planes abound
Hot cross buns, and more chocolates are eaten
Inspiring my week’s holiday mood
Jet engines soaring aloft
Kidnapping me by default
Lawyers left floundering
My medical records lost in transit
Naughty nightingales, again covering for me
Opening my doorways, to the promised land
Passing high above the melody, at heaven’s archway
Quarantine played, Leonard’s Tower Of Song
Rumblings, I hear from a distant Bensalem yard
Spiritual chants, from my family circle
Telepathic messages, humming on a magic carpet ride
Unbroken my promise, now to be honoured
Vikings and villains to be avoided
Weapons disguised, under the statues torch of liberty
Xylophones I hear, playing on the streets of New York
Young ladies are dancing to my tune, Hallelujah
Zero-ground, salutes me there, staying upside down
Ivor Steven (c) May 2022
fun fun fun
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The best of fun, fun, fun
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Wonderful, Ivor! That must have been an awesome trip! Love that you left your medical records to the naughty nightingales! Well done.
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A lifetime dream that came true Dwight 😊🌏
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That is so great that you could do that. A year later and you would not have been able to fly!
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I was that I didn’t postpone my trip.. . After I had another stroke, but my neurologist said “don’t worry, go while you can, and we’ll get you mobile by then” 🌏😊💕
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Wonderful!
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The excitement in your words is tangible!
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Yeah .. excited and overwhelmed .. I was still in rehab the week before Easter .. 8 days before I left … everything was so surreal … I couldn’t believe that I actually going 😊🌏💕🎶
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I am sure it was an experience you’ll never forget! ⭐️
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When I first met my cousins, and then Kerri .. I cannot explain the overwhelming feeling of joy that poured into my heart .. xxx
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😊
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How exciting! I FEEL the trip!
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Thank you Claudia .. and these poems about/from my trip are always fabulous for me to read … a travel-log of a most memorable time 💙😊🌏😊💕
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YAY!!! I remember that time in your life! And what a great time you had traveling and spending time with family! 🙂
Your ABC-Poem is delightful! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Oh what a time I had Carolyn 🌏🤗 the bestest five weeks of my life … and to meet my Philadelphia family was a dream come true
💙🎶😊🌏
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This is amazing Ivor!
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Thank You Bree .. it was an amazing time for me.. I was over the moon with excitement and I hope that showed up in my quirky words 😊🌏
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Your energy and excitement is infectiously felt ! 🙂
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A delightful poem
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Thank you Sadje … 💛💙🌏
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You’re welcome
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Your excitement is patent
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Thank you Derrick
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Sounds like a fun trip on the flight to visit your cousin, hope your visit to New York was, just as, interesting.
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I can sense your delight in your poem, Ivor!
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Thank you Eugenia … and I think was shaking with excitement when I wrote the poem 😊😁💕🌏
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My pleasure, Ivor! ❤️
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Glad you “seized the day,” Ivor. What a joyous and meaningful trip! ❤ I remember a journey when my family "seized the day," and how much it has always meant to me. Very, very lovely poem!
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Thank you Cheryl … at one stage it didn’t look like I could go , but with a bit of good fortune and a wonderful rehab’ team I stumbled onto the plane ✈️ and away I went to America 😊🌏✈️💕🎶 and I had a fabulous time ❤️😍
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That was such a great trip for you Ivor 🙂
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The bestest time of my life Colleen 🌏😊
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I know. You were the happiest of travelers.
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Definitely enjoyed reading this & can’t wait to read more of your work ! Would love to connect w you ! Have a good one !
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Thank you for reading 😊🌏
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Thanks Guys for the reblog … this is my first and only “Alphabet” poem ..
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I love the poem, and writing an alphabet poem in general sounds very fun
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Thank you for reading and appreciating my words
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And now I’m hungry
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You’ll have to wait until next Easter 🐣
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I hope I’ll be getting some of those hot cross buns and chocolates from you then
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I would love to fly over to Philadelphia and New York again ✈️😊🌏
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That’s a great destination to visit. I would love to visit there once as well
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