An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
Haiku: Our River
Dedicated to my dear wife, to celebrate her birthday on Wednesday the 17th April. I think my words say enough…… I’m proud and honoured to present this Haiku on, “Go Dog Go Cafe” Promote Yourself Monday’s, and a sincere thank you to, ‘Midwest Fantasy’, for the invitation. I’m quite emotional this week, and I’ll apologise to fellow writers, and their articles, if I’m not reading and commenting, with my usual zest……
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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Oh tears are my way of smiling, my tear ducts were broken, beyond repair, 37 years ago, in a thousand years I could never explain what we went through,…. I’ve been trying with my poetry, I haven’t even touched the first star yet…… but there’s no need….. she knows anyhow…. xxxx
It’s nearly 7 years, it was 2 weeks after her birthday, I’m afraid her last birthday was spent in hospital… She was a glorious lady, she an inspirational friend to everyone who were fortunate enough to have known her…. I many wonderful memories Gael, thank you for your lovely words
lovely haiku ivor….my dad too celebrates his birthday on the 17th of april so i shall say a special prayer for your late wife too….keep up the good work you are doing on your poems!!!
So much depth in so few words.
βStones soften to sandβ can mean loss, but it can also mean the passage of time (a life together) and that there should be no hard lines drawn between two who are in love.
Thank you for reading and commenting, and I was leaving the lines open for interpretation, and I’d like to think both of meanings are with the words at the same time
Beautiful words in your Haiku Ivor, your never ending love shines through. I hope the happy times you shared through all your years together, will come to the fore during these difficult anniversaries. The sad times you had are part of your story, but I hope the happy memories will warm your heart.
You know tears are flowing from my eyes, Ivor.
Beautiful and heart-touching, so honouring of Carole and your love!
I know she is looking at you and smiling!
I know the celebratory-occasions can be difficult days after a loved one dies. π¦
Please know that on the 17th I will do something fun in honour of Carole’s birthday…take a nature walk, eat a cupcake, or listen to some sweet songs, etc. π
(((HUGS)))
Definitely a cupcake/cheese cake …… and plenty of fond memories… and lots of tissues……. my tears ducts are broken…… that’s my excuse, and I’m sticking to it !!!…xxxxx
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Thank you Efi, I’m playing the lovely song now, my tissue box is beside me all this week…… ((Kisses))
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β€ β€ Don't cry … smile for her .. for you.. for your love!!! β€ β€
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Oh tears are my way of smiling, my tear ducts were broken, beyond repair, 37 years ago, in a thousand years I could never explain what we went through,…. I’ve been trying with my poetry, I haven’t even touched the first star yet…… but there’s no need….. she knows anyhow…. xxxx
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Your words really warmed my heart! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me … with all of us!! God bless you !!!
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That’s where true beauty lies my Dear xxxx
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(((Ivor))) Though we have never met, I feel your loss.
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It’s nearly 7 years, it was 2 weeks after her birthday, I’m afraid her last birthday was spent in hospital… She was a glorious lady, she an inspirational friend to everyone who were fortunate enough to have known her…. I many wonderful memories Gael, thank you for your lovely words
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So beautiful Ivor! I really like your haiku.
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Oh Stella, thank you, your words mean a lot to me….. ((Hugs))
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As do yours Ivor! Sweet sweet Ivor, big hugs to you!
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((More hugs))
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lovely haiku ivor….my dad too celebrates his birthday on the 17th of april so i shall say a special prayer for your late wife too….keep up the good work you are doing on your poems!!!
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Thank you for your kind words and thoughts, and best wishes for your dad’s birthday, the memories are our treasures… xx
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Your exquisite poem moved me. Thanks, Ivor. The photo is beautiful, too.
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Lovely! I have trouble writing Haikus but so enjoy reading them! Thanks for sharing.
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I’m happy you enjoyed my Haiku, thank you for reading and commenting ππβΊοΈ
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You continue to honour her
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She’ll always be there to honour…
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So much depth in so few words.
βStones soften to sandβ can mean loss, but it can also mean the passage of time (a life together) and that there should be no hard lines drawn between two who are in love.
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Thank you for reading and commenting, and I was leaving the lines open for interpretation, and I’d like to think both of meanings are with the words at the same time
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Beautiful words in your Haiku Ivor, your never ending love shines through. I hope the happy times you shared through all your years together, will come to the fore during these difficult anniversaries. The sad times you had are part of your story, but I hope the happy memories will warm your heart.
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Oh Debbie, my memories are my treasures, a thousand stars high, always there in the sky…..
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Very touching. π
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Heartfelt thank yous Beckie xx
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You know tears are flowing from my eyes, Ivor.
Beautiful and heart-touching, so honouring of Carole and your love!
I know she is looking at you and smiling!
I know the celebratory-occasions can be difficult days after a loved one dies. π¦
Please know that on the 17th I will do something fun in honour of Carole’s birthday…take a nature walk, eat a cupcake, or listen to some sweet songs, etc. π
(((HUGS)))
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Definitely a cupcake/cheese cake …… and plenty of fond memories… and lots of tissues……. my tears ducts are broken…… that’s my excuse, and I’m sticking to it !!!…xxxxx
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Ivor, What a thoughtful and beautiful tribute to your wife.πΈGodβs comfort and strength.
Yonnieπππ
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Ivor, I’ve got to change my mind. This one is simply my favorite. It says so very much in such a few words.
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Oh, Colleen, you can change your mind as many times as you like… It’s always nice to think I’ve got one betterer left in me ππ
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Ha! What a great statement Ivor. β€
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The perfect Haiku Ivor.
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Oh, Perfect,… that’s very good Chris…… as good as it gets !!!
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Love softens the hardest surfaces.
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Life is living proof , thank you Mark …..
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