I’m no Jiminy Cricket
Nor the flighty Tinkerbell
I’m far older than yesterday’s tadpole
And quieter than last night’s old frog
Time for me to venture out
Take a step into the unknown
Hobbling, I board the bus
Heading off to the local eateries
Slowly limping from stop to shops
Resting on a cafe bench seat
With soft and comfy cushions
I’m definitely not moving quickly
Unlike the “Canteen” master chef
Scrambled eggs I’ll have
My choice is delicious
Cooked to perfection
A come-back-to luncheon
For me, and for them
And I’m favourably surprised
My outing went better than expected
Ivor Steven (c)Β 2019
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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.
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Such a cheerful poem. I love the title too! It sounds like a lovely day. β₯.
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I like your poem and your tshirt too!!!!!! You look handsome and you seem lost weight !!!!!
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It was a fun poem, and yes I’ve lost a bit of weight. xxoo
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Peter Pan, with a side order of green ham πΈ
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Walt Disney
At McDonalds
Eating a Subway
At the “Canteen” Cafe
Vines Rd, Bell Post Hill
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Oh do you like the poem too…………….
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Very good to read, Ivor
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I was happy with my little outing
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Very much so, Ivor.
I could hear Faith No More singing ‘Easy’,
as Jiminy Cricket ordered his eggs over easy.
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A good lunchtime tune……….
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Nice to hear that you’re getting out and about Ivor – how are you feeling now? xx
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Tired now Lisa, and I’m off to bed
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Sleep tight xx
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I am glad to read you had a nice outing Ivor, is this a recent photo of you? I think it is, you are looking slim and sharp! wishing you more days out in small increments and reading all an=bout it in your poetry. many blessings to you my dear friend!
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Yes it was a good day for me, and we’ll
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Good to see you out and about. Take it easy!
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Yes very slow and easy
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You look wonderful in this picture Ivor!!!! I’m glad your outing was a success!
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One small step for Ivor, one big step towards America…..
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Hahahahahahaha, there you go! Or …here you come!!!
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That was very brave of you, much braver than me. Well done Ivor. First scary task over with. Love your poem too, very cheerful and triumphant!
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Thank you Sue, yes I felt happy with myself. I’ll do another little journey today. πβ₯οΈ
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Excellent, anywhere nice?
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I’ll go to Geelong West, Pakington St, our cosmopolitan and best, Cafe and shopping hub in Geelong. ππ
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Enjoy the trip and take care. π
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Brought a smile to my face! I’m very happy to hear you out and about having good days and tasty foods! Wonderful photo, too. π xxxx
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I’m going out again today. i’ve got keep going everyday, New York is only 3 and half months !!
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I’m so so SO glad! Your poem made me grin from ear to ear! π What a wonderful day for you! π
And you’re lookin’ sharp and happy and well, Ivor! π I do believe there was some twinklin’ in your eyes today! π
HUGS!!! π
PS…
“When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do…”
π
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Yes I’m Doing lots of wishing. It was a satisfying day Carolyn, although very wobbly and anxious, I managed well, and I went out again today,, yeah !!
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