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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You have a map then, my dear friend, for this recovery journey, and a star to negotiate by, and friends to help you along and meet you here and at the finish. I’m even waving!! Take care, buddy.
I see the early night was short-lived. Sometimes you just need to write it down. I like the poem.
A question for you – earlier I spoke about a time machine, which way do you want to travel? Say the first thing that comes into your head please.
That’s interesting, I expected you to say go back. Good answer Ivor – take a prize from the top shelf! Sounds like you’re feeling more positive than you thought.
I feel for you during your current situation, it must be really frustrating, and I imagine it becomes harder when you live alone. Could you invite a couple of friends around for a beer or two? Could be good therapy. 🙂
I’m sorry about that Ivor, I should have remembered that side of it, all the disadvantages from living with my father who also had a couple of strokes.
We should have a virtual party for New Year Ivor. We’ll all come along, share some food, and a small libation, but we won’t stay too long, so you can get an early night to aid in your recovery to full Ivor. Hugs and best wishes.
old expectations and unused time … good to own it but don’t get bogged there … every day is a new beginning … move forward with kindness for yourself 🙂
Ivor it’s taking me late into the day to get to the posts….I feel like I missed out on this conversation. As I am winding down the day your morn will be breaking. You have some lines here that keep rebounding around in my head. The first two grab me immediately. It’s like you’re speaking to anxiety …. I have terrible night time anxiety. The thoughts just fire away at will. I hope all of the support here is helpful. Such genuine compassion and concern. I add mine to the fold. ❤
Oh Colleen, thank you for your kind words, and yes it was a restless night, with thoughts boundless, however I did manage to get some solid sleep and I’m feeling ok today. xx
A new day has arisen
A new year’s ahead
A new beginning is born
Life may turn for the worse
Gathering mildew and moss
Or life could improve to be betterer
Accruing love letters and joining the jet-setters
I’ve weeks to grow healthier and stronger
I’ve months before my dream becomes a reality
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
Love the image and poem.
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Thank you Adnama, definitely a spur of the moment poem 😀
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You are Welcome 🙂, sometimes they’re the bezt kind.
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Writing in your head, perhaps?
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Yes, feels like it Derrick.
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You’re back. you’re here, but not here. Where are you, Ivor?
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Asleep but not asleep, having a restless night
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Feeling lost, my friend?
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No just me thinking about me,… I’ve such a long way to recover
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You have a map then, my dear friend, for this recovery journey, and a star to negotiate by, and friends to help you along and meet you here and at the finish. I’m even waving!! Take care, buddy.
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I shall keep battling away my friend, thank you.
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I see the early night was short-lived. Sometimes you just need to write it down. I like the poem.
A question for you – earlier I spoke about a time machine, which way do you want to travel? Say the first thing that comes into your head please.
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Forward.
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That’s interesting, I expected you to say go back. Good answer Ivor – take a prize from the top shelf! Sounds like you’re feeling more positive than you thought.
I feel for you during your current situation, it must be really frustrating, and I imagine it becomes harder when you live alone. Could you invite a couple of friends around for a beer or two? Could be good therapy. 🙂
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I’ve had a few around, but the beer or two is also hard work too, I just have to develop a great deal of patience 😉🤗within myself xx
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I’m sorry about that Ivor, I should have remembered that side of it, all the disadvantages from living with my father who also had a couple of strokes.
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Oh that’s ok, I’m sure as I get betterer, I’ll begin to enjoy the God things in life 😁😀
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We should have a virtual party for New Year Ivor. We’ll all come along, share some food, and a small libation, but we won’t stay too long, so you can get an early night to aid in your recovery to full Ivor. Hugs and best wishes.
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Sounds like a great idea Peter, hmmm, a virtual NYE’S party, my mind is boggling ?? 😎😉
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Great conversations above, my friend. I will join their ideas and give you a hug.
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I love Hugs 🤗🤗
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old expectations and unused time … good to own it but don’t get bogged there … every day is a new beginning … move forward with kindness for yourself 🙂
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I’m always trying, sometimes the switch doesn’t work 😉
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keep working on it, it’s never easy 🙂
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Ivor it’s taking me late into the day to get to the posts….I feel like I missed out on this conversation. As I am winding down the day your morn will be breaking. You have some lines here that keep rebounding around in my head. The first two grab me immediately. It’s like you’re speaking to anxiety …. I have terrible night time anxiety. The thoughts just fire away at will. I hope all of the support here is helpful. Such genuine compassion and concern. I add mine to the fold. ❤
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Oh Colleen, thank you for your kind words, and yes it was a restless night, with thoughts boundless, however I did manage to get some solid sleep and I’m feeling ok today. xx
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Sleep sure helps the healing doesn’t it Ivor? I hope you have a wonderful day today.
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It’s 10.30 am here, last day of the year, and tomorrow is the New Year, and a new beginning for me 😉😁
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Here’s to new beginnings Ivor, and many blessings !
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A poem I’m publishing later
Today Brings Tomorrow
A new day has arisen
A new year’s ahead
A new beginning is born
Life may turn for the worse
Gathering mildew and moss
Or life could improve to be betterer
Accruing love letters and joining the jet-setters
I’ve weeks to grow healthier and stronger
I’ve months before my dream becomes a reality
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Lovely Ivor. Time to be ready for your travels and journeys !!!
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It shall be a big target, and a big effort 😊☺️
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You will be so happy you did it Ivor. I know you can do it. 🙂
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I’m certainly going to give it a go !!
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