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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65 thoughts on “Pakington Street”
What a delightful day Ivor, you are getting there slowly but surely … any more results or has your brain stopped making …. farts 🙂
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
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!!! 🙂
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
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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