An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
Watching the Sky
Written for Sadje’s, “What do you see # 300- 4th August,ย 2025” To visit Sadje’s (Keep It Alive) fabulous site, please click >> Here
Watching the Sky
I am not a seasoned international traveler, but if you wish to go overseas- Come, fly with me For your long-distance flight, So hold on tight as we hit the heights, to see all the wondrous sights.
Wave goodbye to the great southern sky. Up here, the air is pristine, and all the world is green.
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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34 thoughts on “Watching the Sky”
Give me a minute to pack a bag and I’m outta here! Off we go, dear Ivor! ๐ฅฐ๐โ๏ธ๐๐ถ๐ค
Lovely photos! Powerful poem! Beautiful music/vid! Soon you will be flying and will be reminded of the sights, and feelings, the birds enjoy! ๐
(((HUGS))) ๐ฉต โ๏ธ ๐ฉต ๐๏ธ๐ฉต
“Birds are the dreamers of the sky, flying through life with purpose and joy.” โ Unknown
Oh, we all would like to free as a bird ๐ฆ , but Iโll just have to rely on Air New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ to fly me to Vancouver ๐จ๐ฆ โฆ 2 weeks and 6 days to go โฆ wow โฆ the days are really flying by ๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฉ๏ธ๐ถ
Give me a minute to pack a bag and I’m outta here!
Off we go, dear Ivor! ๐ฅฐ๐โ๏ธ๐๐ถ๐ค
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Youโve got more than a minute, I havenโt packed my bags yet ๐๐๐ฉ๏ธ๐ถ
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You made me laugh out loud! ๐
Perfect song by Mr. Cohen. ๐ถ๐
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The master has a song for every emotion ๐ถ๐๐
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Have fun !
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A lovely invite Ivor. Flying high in the sky with wind under your wings. Thanks for joining in.
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My pleasure, Sadje
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Oh how lovely! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to fly like the birds?
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Yes indeed, and always one of mankindโs greatest desires, Dale
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So true! ๐
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I am anxiously awaiting the opportunity to travel vicariously through you!
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There will be lots of photos and stories ๐๐๐ถ๐
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Great poem, Ivor!
Yvette M Calleiro ๐
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Thank you kindly, Yvette๐๐๐
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Subtly powerful
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Thank you kindly, Swami
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Wonderful poem, Ivor. ๐
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Thank you very much, Grace ๐๐
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My pleasure ๐
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Really good! Those are amazing bird shots!
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Thank you kindly for your lovely compliments, Rene
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You’re most welcome, Ivor!
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Lovely poem and you’re going to have a wonderful time! ๐ฆ
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Lovely photos! Powerful poem! Beautiful music/vid! Soon you will be flying and will be reminded of the sights, and feelings, the birds enjoy! ๐
(((HUGS))) ๐ฉต โ๏ธ ๐ฉต ๐๏ธ๐ฉต
“Birds are the dreamers of the sky, flying through life with purpose and joy.” โ Unknown
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Oh, we all would like to free as a bird ๐ฆ , but Iโll just have to rely on Air New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ to fly me to Vancouver ๐จ๐ฆ โฆ 2 weeks and 6 days to go โฆ wow โฆ the days are really flying by ๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฉ๏ธ๐ถ
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Yes, please rely on the airplane! ๐ Wowza! The days ARE flying by! ๐ฎ ๐
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The anticipation is palpable.
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Yes, the nervous excitement has kicked in with less than 3 weeks to go ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฆ
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I know your trip will be as enjoyable as this post
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Thank you, thatโs a wonderful thing to say, Derrick
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Beautiful capture and lovely poem Ivor.๐
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Right behind you, Ivor!
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