These sore ageing feet
Have been pounding the beat
Up and down, picturesque Pakington Street
Worn out soles are feeling the heat
This old soul has stopped for a sandwich to eat
Up beyond West Park, they’ll be a comfy seat
And a refreshing drink of chai latte and sweets
At the Depot Cafe, quaint and neat
A satisfying lunch, now I’m replete
Relaxed, and exercise complete
A few more pictures from my walk up and down, Pakington Street.
Ivor Steven (c) 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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What a delightful day Ivor, you are getting there slowly but surely … any more results or has your brain stopped making …. farts 🙂
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I won’t know until next MRI on the 31st Jan, hopefully with a wave of the wand everything will be alright. It was a long walk for me today, I was happy the result, and still did my 2 x 10min Yorkie pedals, plus 2 lots of exercises….. but my bedtimes are early, so blogging is missing out xx
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something has to give and we all understand … I’m very glad to know you are looking after yourself, please don’t over do it!
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Clearly relaxing Ivor 🙂
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It was a nice Arlene, thank you.
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That looks like a super place to walk :O) x
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It’s fabulous part of Geelong, a cheery friendly atmosphere.
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That the street should be attractive is lucky for alliteration
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A place for thoughts, inspiration and just peace.
Ηave a nice week Ivor!!!
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Thank you Efi. It’s going to be a hot one they say 🔥😎
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I love summer … i will come there Lol!!!!
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I love the the beach, maybe you could drive me to the beach. 🏖️😎⛱️
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We have our magic carpet!!! Do you forget it l9l!!!
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I did forget our magic carpet, it would be good on the beach. Xx
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😎🤣😘🏊♂️⛵
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There’s nothing better than the feeling of finishing a good exercise with a good treat. 🙂
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I like my treats
After walking the beat
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Love the tee shirt!
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Yes, I’ve a few Leonard Cohen T-shirts
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Now, why does that not surprise me?
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Your poems are the eternal sunshine in winter.
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I love how you can turn everyday happenings into such a delightful, whimsical tale! Your talent is our gift!
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Oh, that’s the sort of delightful day it was, and I wrote the poem in the cafe, the owner took my picture, and I gave him one of my poetry booklets
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A fabulous day indeed!
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Excellent! Love the photos you added to this wonderful rhymic poem! 😊
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Thank you Beckie, it was a fun walk, although a bit tiring 😅
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Your poem is light and fun despite sour feet and your pictures look as if you enjoyed yourself a lot 🙂
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It was a fun walk, although a bit tiring, thank you Mandibelle
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That’s good. I get the Tiring part. No worries 😉
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Great way to spend the day
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Thanks Drew, although the feet were sore 😂🤗
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It happens. You lost track
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What a lovely looking place! And it sounds like a good day too! How do you feel you’re getting on?
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I’m gradually improving, lots of exercise, lots of walking, lots of pedalling Yorkie, and lots of sleep, thanks Arbie. xx
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Vuhuu! That makes me really happy to hear! I love reading your poems and updates! xx
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Then I shall keep writing them for you xxx
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It must have felt good to go out and visit your town. It’s a pretty place.
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It’s good to get out and about, after being confined for so long
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I bet, our bodies have resilience. When we’re sick, it can feel as if we’ll never get better, but in most cases, we do.
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Resilience and persistence,
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Agreed. Our minds as well. The key is perseverance. I can’t count the number of times I’ve wanted to believe the best thing to do is give up.
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Oh yes, there’s always those thoughts of giving up, and it’s good those around you, supporting you
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Yes. A good support system is important for moments like that.
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Lovely pics, lovely verse and you sure had a good time on your walk, Ivor.
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Thanks Punam, I had a good, although I was a bit worn out !! xxx
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You will be fine Ivor, with so many of us cheering you on! 😊🤗
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I’m feeling all the cheering, the echoing is vibrating my front window 😁
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🙌👏👍😀
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Thank you for taking us along on your walk, Ivor! Through your poem and your photos! Beautiful! (I enjoyed reading this poem out loud!) 🙂
OH…and I’m so glad you got out and about! 🙂
Great Mr Cohen shirt! 🙂
And a fav song by X. Rudd! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Good see you enjoy the walk too, although I could’ve done with a helping hand towards the end. Maybe you could’ve carried my backpack for me 😎🤗🌞
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OH! I definitely would have carried your backpack for you! 🙂 I would have been honored! 🙂
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It’s always got some of my poem booklets in it, and along with a few groceries the backpack always ends up a bit heavier than it should. 🙄🍎🍌🧀🍦
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Good way to carry those!
I could tote it! I got some muscles! 😉 😛
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We could share the load…xx
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That’s a neat poem, Ivor xxx
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It was a neat day and hopefully there’ll be lots more. A good walk for me to do ..xx
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It looks like an interesting street xxx
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I go there often, my bus goes right there.
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Love the park Ivor, looks very peaceful, what a lovely place to walk and sit and rest. 🙂
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I enjoy my walks down Pako, relaxing and friendly, and a great way to get miles into my wobbly legs. I was there again today xx
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And there I was thinking you were going to rest up and stay out of the sun! 🙂
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Oh, it was cooler today, Tomorrow I’ll have to get my walk in very early before it becomes too hot, probably about 8.00am, xx
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I don’t blame you either 🙂
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It looks like you had a great day and an even better walk! Good job! Xo
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Yes Pakington Street here in Geelong is a lovely area, just to have leisurely walk
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