One Day

This is another poem from way before I started blogging. I wrote the words seven years ago. Sincere thanks to Jane of, Janebasilblog, who’s wonderful poem, “Like A Sister” prompted me to post my poem out of my old Archives.

One Day

Not asking you to marry me, or to be my lover.
Nor am I expecting you to be like a kind mother.
You know in your heart, there are no others.
I’m alone during my nights, under the covers.
All I want from you, is to look for no other.
All I need from you, love me like a sister and brother.

She’s fading away, not complaining and no bother.
Her dying life, has given me no time to hover.
One day not so far away, her eyes beneath the clover.
She’ll rest peacefully, and I’ll be crying over and over.
All I want from you, is to hold me while I recover.
All I need from you, love me like a sister and brother.

 

Ivor Steven (c)   2018

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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.

39 thoughts on “One Day”

  1. love this poem Ivor, for the tenderness and the heartfelt longing. there are days I wish the same, someone who just understands and can be there and not judge or ask more than I can give. “All I want from you, is to hold me while I recover”- speaks volumes. you have so many hidden gems from long ago, you have a true poets soul.

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    1. Thanks Jane these two poems you’ve read tonight are very special to me, one just before, and the other just after.. And I’m posting Where’s That Dream soon, maybe tomorrow, It’s after 1.00am already, so i’m off too bed. It was good to hear that things have settled down for you. Always best wishes dear Jane xx

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  7. That “sister or brother” is something that we so need when we’re going through those dark times in our life. A lot of people don’t understand that, but I’ve been there and I totally get it… Well said, Ivor.

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  8. Thank you for pulling this one from the archives. It is sad to read, knowing you have lost someone, and need a friend to help you through the pain. I know now, you have so many wonderful friends to lean on, if needed. P.S. did you get my E-mail of my book being delivered on the 12th?

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    1. Thank you, yes Patrick I received your email, and I’m looking forward to your book arriving soon, I shall let you know when the eagle has landed. Sorry I hadn’t replied yet, just Ivor being a slack Aussie, but in my defence I’ve been busy doing a lot of online chatting and video talking to a lovely lady [Gina] who seems to have more than captured my attention. She is a fellow blogger/friend and writer, and our pen friendship is progressing Lovingly, from pencil ✏ to thick texta-colour. 😊

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    1. Thank you Colleen, I wrote the poem way back then, and I’ve had it tucked away, I didn’t like the words back then, but now I’m pleased with the way it reads. I see it in a completely different light now !!

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    1. Thank you Maja, and wonderful to here from you again, you came up in my reader yesterday, so I was still following you, I think maybe 7 months ago !! And thanks for following my blog/website, muchly appreciated, I hope you enjoy reading my humble writings, and I’m from Geelong, Australia. Cheers. Ivor.

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      1. Thanks Ivor!
        I visited Australia in 2006, what a magical place 🙂
        And for following my blog! I’m involved in some other projects so it’s a bit hard to keep up with everything. Interestingly enough, as a part of research in front of University of Wales, St Trinity, I’m exploring how contemporary poets relate to sky.
        Would you like to participate?
        It’s just a few questions and it would take you only few minutes to answer.
        Confidentially of your data is guaranteed.

        As a token of my gratitude your poetry will be featured on my blog and as well as a part of research itself 🙂 Great opportunity to promote your poetry, isn’t it?

        Here are the questions and you can email me the answers, (businessinrhyme@gmail.com) or you can submit your answers as a part of comment or on my blog/contact form. Thank you in advance, Maja

        1. What year you were born

        2. Country of origin

        3. How long have you been writing poetry?

        4. How long have you been publicly sharing your poetry (via wordpress and other media)?

        5. Have you been traditionally published author?

        6. What sky represents to you?

        7. What inspires you to write about the sky/cosmos, sun, stars or moon?

        8. Do you have a favorite poem that reflects on the nature of sky?

        9. Share excerpt of your poetry where sky/elements of sky are mentioned.

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      2. Hi Maja, your survey looks like fun for this old plumber/poet, I shall email my answers in the morning, haha, it’s already 12.40am here in Geelong. Cheers.

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    1. I suppose a personal plea for help back then. The words were inspired by a Elton John/Bernie Taupin song from their first every Album, I Need You To Turn To.

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    1. Thank you Claudia, It’s Midday here and I’m not long out of bed, I’ve been quite tired lately, but I’ll be ok, after a bit more rest. hmmm, I seem to be chatting , messenger/video chat, with one particular blogger/dear friend. I seem to be smitten, and our relationship is blossoming, although just on-line at the moment, we both want to eet up soon

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  14. There are many wonderful people out here, my friend. But also some not as honest as they should be. But you already know that. I hope that you two get to meet in person soon. And video chat is a great start.

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  15. Ivor this is such a sweet poem. Human connection and touch is so very healing. I never knew that until it was limited. We need someone to hold us while we recover. I love this. Thank you

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