It’s time to tidy up my mess
Clean up the room and get dressed
It’s time to pack my suitcase
Fill the travel bag and vacate this place
It’s time to put on my famous rocker shoes
And walk away from this dream so true
It’s time to say heartfelt goodbyes
To these wonderful Philadelphian guys
It’s time for final hugs and kisses
Sad farewells and best wishes
It’s time for my usual emotional tears
Separate myself from these every day cheers
It’s time to flyaway from a land of Dragons and fairies
Leave this magical world of faraway families
It’s time to say a million thank you’s
For making my stay a Really Real great do
It’s time for me to travel back home
With glorious memories of this mystical thunderdome
Ivor Steven (c) 2019
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
Safe trip home, Ivor! By all accounts you have had a wonderful time.
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I’ve had the best of times, thanks, V.J.
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so welcome!
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Aww, such a lovely piece. So happy you had such a wonderful time visiting with your relatives in Philly! Have a very safe trip home, my friend!!!
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Oh Beckie, I’ve had the best of times, my cousins have thoroughly spoilt me. ❤️😊🤗🤗💜
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That’s fantastic!!! I am so very thrilled for you!!! 😘
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Have a safe trip back home, Ivor. You are carrying back with you heart full of lovely memories. ❤️
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Yes Punam, my cup of joy and love runneth over, my time here in Philadelphia has been fabulous. 😊😁🤗😍
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Wonderful to know that! 😊💞
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Good byes are always sad.
Hope you’re doing well Ivor.
Have a great weekend.
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Yes, it’s been a a hard day of goodbyes, but also one filled with so much love and joy 😊😉🤗🤗
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Hold onto the love my friend. Nothing better in this life.
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YAY for the bestest time! 🙂
So sad to say the good-byes. But home awaits you with open arms! 🙂
Safe travels, Ivor! 🙂
HUGS, too!!! 🙂
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There’s one good thing, all of those memories you are bringing back do not take up any room in the cases. So glad you’ve had such a great time Ivor. Safe travels.
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words of a man who has met with as much love as he gives .. the connections and memories are deeply implanted. Come home safely, they are only a keystroke away 🙂
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Oh Kate, I’m full of liquid joy,,, thanks for your beautiful comments. 😊🤗🤗
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you are most welcome kind gent 🙂
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Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Did they love your poems? Safe travels if you’re not already back home!!
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They loved this poem,, my cousins have been teary that I’m leaving, today has been sad, but also one full of joy and love. xxx
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Yes, where they are sad to see you leave, you know you are loved. I’m so glad they enjoyed it and that you’ve had such a wonderful visit. ❤
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A bit of a tear jerker. Wonderful photograph
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It’s been that sort of day,….. Thank you Derrick.
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Hey you were in my region. I am so glad you had a wonderful time.
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Thank you Noellie, I’ve had the time of my life, flying out late afternoon today ✈️😊🤗
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safe travels my friend
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It’s going to be hard to get on the plane and leave 😂😊😭
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Ivor, I am delighted you have had such a memorable wonderful stay with your family. Almost didn’t make it mate, but I’m so glad you did. Take care and have a safe journey home and a ‘quiet one’! 🙂
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Thank you Sue, still saying goodbyes, lots of hugs and kisses, and then to the plane, for my long flight home ✈️🤗😊
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Safe journey Ivor 🙂
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Thank you Sue, I’ll be on the plane soon. ✈️😊
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Thinking of you and will wake up thinking the same. Let me know as soon as you are safely back xx
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Will do my friend xxx
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I am so glad you had such a wonderful visit my friend! Safe journies home and hold tight to the memories. 😊❤
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Thank you dear, I shall write to you when I get back 🤗
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Not a “goodbye” but an “until next time”…such heartfelt words. You return home heavy with love and memories – no luggage overage charges there! ❤️
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It has been a joyful time for me Irma xx
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So glad that you have such a wonderful stay Ivor :O) x
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My time here has been wonderfully overwhelming xx
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