I’m at my desk wondering
Sitting here deeply pondering
Whether I’m a strange sort of writer
And am I, an only loner
My keyboard is covered in moisture
A wetness from my overflowing tears
I cry about my latest plight
I cry for the world’s hungry, sleeping tonight
I cry during Xavier’s song, Spirit Bird, like the, Last Post
I cry for the children, the ones we have lost
My heart bleeds tears from within
My heart writes with soul filled ink
My heart dampen’s with every word I weep
My heart floods with emotions every time I sleep
I was wondering
And I am pondering
Do other writers, hear that nightly sound
Hear the pitter-patter of naked feet
Hear the noise of shuffling feet in their sleep
Hear their dirtied feet, the millions of poor children, yet to eat
Ivor Steven (c)ย 2019
WOW! What a post we have hear!
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Thanks Hal, I get emotional about the children of the world, and write a lot about this awful situation
https://ivors20.wordpress.com/2018/07/08/i-am-not-a-child-i-am-an-adult-i-can-help/
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you have a very tender heart Ivor, that’s why you feel deeply.
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Oh Gina I continue to be emotional, I know it’s my make-up, but it never stops me thinking of what the world should be doing.
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sometimes we need to take a step back, be local and not so global, it is overwhelming I do understand. in your little corner you make a difference that is far reaching. just take care of that heart of yours!
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I do try, but my keyboard is becoming rusty !!
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you need a bucket!!
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And a truck load of tissues, !!
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you could be spokesperson?!
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Haha, not at the moment, maybe over Easter !!
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you make me smile Ivor…always!!
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I think our leaders need to learnt a bit about humour and humility
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they will make life interesting for sure.
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Yes we seem to be run by the leaders egos, rather than common sense
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You are a sensitive soul. Protect your tender heart and keep sharing its voice.
You are not alone in hearing the voices in the night.
Happy New Year!
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Thank you Ali, I’m always hoping and thinking about what the world should be doing xx
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You are not strange Ivor, but you are unique, as are we all.
You have a good and kind heart and soul, and care deeply for others, but your main goal, at the moment, must be to look after yourself and get stronger each day.
Stay well, and get better my friend!
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I’m afraid my emotions take over. Thank you Peter, and try to slow down ((Hugs))
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Another poem bearing your kind and caring soul. ๐
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Thank you Sue, one of those sleepless nights. I always feel so compelled to impel and tell !!
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Best to write it down I think. I do the same but in my journal. Goodnight Ivor, almost 10:30 PM here and I’m on my way to bed. Hope you have a better day ๐ค
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Nite nite Sue, sweet dreams.
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Thank you Ivor, see you tomorrow ๐
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With a rich poem like this I always have two responses. The most important is that this is an amazing post. And you are not alone in your pain. And living life the best we can, we often can do nothing about it, except try and help those children close to us/
The other is sassy, so I’ll leave it for another time. Ha…
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Thank you Claudia, I always feel there’s more i should be doing, but that me and my thousand thoughts xx
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I hear you, Ivor . . .
“People starving and thirsting,
grain elevators are bursting.
Oh, you know it costs more
to store the food than it do to give it.
They say lose your inhibitions,
follow your own ambitions.
They talk about a life of brotherly love,
download me someone
who knows how to live it.
There’s a slow, slow train comin’
up around the bend.”
~ Bob Dylan
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Ironically here I am listening to Bob Dylan…A Hard Rain Gonna’ Fall…
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Your a man of impeccable taste,
my blue eyed son.
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Thanks David.
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Peter and Gina have given you very wise advice Ivor …. I’ve seen the starving masses and endless poverty when I travelled … we do need to think globally and act locally … do you really think all those Geelong kids have sufficient ๐ฆ
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My empty hands are full of thoughts !!
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well unless they are positive thoughts you are just distressing yourself Ivor … worry is a such
waste of energy …
if you can’t resolve it, let it go!
if you can do something constructive then take your steps to resolve the situation!
While you are fragile Ivor your mind can send you quickly into a downward spiral … it needs to be turned towards happy things to get your immune system functioning again! It doesn’t mean you have forgotten those children but if you don’t have the resources to actually help them it might be best to cut your news feeds for a while? Please …
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Ivor’s having a stress free day. My first outing by myself, caught a bus down to Pako , a tiny bit of a walk, bought some fruit and had a coffee at the Cafรฉ. All very slowly, I didn’t even pass the old lady on walking frame ๐ . Nearly worn out now, time for the bus back home. I’m happy with the outcome. Quite anxious at the start, but I’ve had plenty of little sit downs and rests ๐คโบ๏ธ๐
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lol so glad you enjoyed it … a taxi might be smarter …
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My bus stops at my front door, all very handy. ๐๐. Just Awake after my nanna-nap ๐ด๐
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good boy ๐
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Some times, I can be good ๐
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yes but not often is my guess … you ask for opinions then do exactly what you want … are you by any chance an ex public servant?
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No !! Quite the opposite. I suppose I like to be independent, but at the moment it’s hard ๐ค๐
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yes I know all about that transition from fiercely independent to accepting help … you have been a carer but don’t want to be cared for … remember how rewarding you found it and give others a chance please ๐
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Yes I’m trying and gradually getting used to the situation, that I’m actually very sick, and I need all the help I can get ๐๐๐ ๐ค
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yes and if you don’t slow down, take care and accept help you may end up in another kind of hospital … ๐ฆ
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Yep, probably the Loony-Bin
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lol but not if you can manage to adapt, that’s what life is about compromises, adjustments to new challenges ๐
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I think I’ve always been adaptable, otherwise I wouldn’t have reached here, where I am today, it’s all a matter of me taking up the next challenge in my life, that’s been full of life’s ups and downs xx
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slowly and gently ๐
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Your heart speaks through your tears Ivor.
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Oh wouldn’t it be nice if all our leaders spoke at the same time with the same voice of humility for humanity
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I could actually dream about this Ivor….
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A lovely dream that might even come true…. we must keep dreaming the dream ….
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Yes. We really must.
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Beautiful, Ivor, and definitely reminding us to think of others this time of year. This line: “My heart writes with soul filled ink” aaaaah… wonderful. xxxx
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Oh Arbie, you make feel like I might be a poet !!
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*a wonderful, brilliant poet!!
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๐โบ๏ธ๐ค๐ค
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That’ s the reason i love you!!!!!
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Thanks Efi, It’s Ivor, I must keep voicing what needs to be said xx
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Oh Ivor! I hear the feet too…so many, their footsteps like thunder…pounding my brain to not forget them. I am glad I am not the only one with wet keyboard syndrome. Your words are powerful and far-reaching! Continue to make positive change when you can – whether with yourself (like your wonderful outing today) or in your community. It can only lead to better things. Hoping for a healthy and harmonious 2019 for you! โค๏ธ
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Your words fill my heart with warmth, thank you. I shall doing what I do, and write what needs to be said ๐xx
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I know you will! Your heart is strong and, dare I say it? Your head is even stronger! โค๏ธ
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I think I possess stubbornness, persistence and stupidity.
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The first two – definitely! All positive qualities that keep you going. Not the last though – sensitivity, kindness and a sense of responsibility is never stupid. Itโs what makes us human.
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You’re very kind to this humble man ๐๐
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Deep compassion, Ivor
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Yes, thank you Derrick
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You hear the feet and I see the starving faces everyday! We do what we can, Ivor. And writing about it creates awareness. Your sensitive soul is doing all it can. But at the same time take care of yourself.
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Yes I know, it’s a fine line for, but I get emotional about it ๐๐๐
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Ah, yes! We all get emotional about certain things. I guess it’s okay to do so once in a while. ๐
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Oh, I’ll always keep doing my little bit !!
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Another soulful poem Ivor, and beautifully blended video. We all respond in different ways and we express our feelings differently. I often wonder where humanity resides and how do they call it being cultural.
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Thank you Nanette, one of those pieces that I write after watching a horrendous documentary, of the hungry starving children, from a war torn country……. they do so so emotionally affect me…. and then I just have to write….. xx
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It is even more difficult when we are far away from them to see them suffer.
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Yes I know that feeling ๐๐๐
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Reblogged this on The Cheesesellers Wife and commented:
Read and weep:
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come Read This!!!
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Thank you Robert for the reblog ๐ค๐
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Always a pleasure to read and share your poems/post with followers, Ivor!!!
Chuck – ๐โจ๐
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Thank you Chuck ๐ค๐
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Your feelings are very real and connected to what is going on in the world. The tears we shed for the children come from all of our eyes! Very well written, my friend!
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Thank you Dwightโฆ
There can be no keener revelation of a societyโs soul than the way in which it treats its children.โ
โ Nelson Mandela
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That is true!
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