My Thursday evenings, are a boys night out
As usual, we drank and chattered
Opinions on every general topic
No politics nor religion
We talk about important issues
Mainly, travel, music and sports
Lively banter, of who’s who
Any, this and thats
We know what matters
And how to save a world in tatters
Then I was asked about my trip
My adventures in New York
And the meeting of my cousins and their families
In the warmth of Philadelphia
Fondly, I mentioned my time there
With cousins Ken, Maureen and Terry
And of course, my special niece, Kerri
I explained how they thoroughly spoilt me
I said “Truly the best time of my life”
Slowly tears welled in my eyes
And my friends, saw the liquid joy in my heart
Ivor Steven (c)ย 2019
Beautifully said, Ivor. Memories to cherish forever. ๐น
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Yes !! My memories are eternal
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The joyful raconteur In My Life!
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Oh Peter, you are always so kind to me, thank you
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Oh, Ivor. I could sure use a guys night out. Haven’t had one in ages.
Great song selection by the way.
Have a good weekend.
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Thank you Drew, they’re an essential part of my well being…..
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Nicely written dear friend. I especially like “the liquid joy in my heart”. I agree with Drew… excellent song choices. Great photo too young man! ๐
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Not feeling so young,the long flight has taken a while to get over ….
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Rest and relaxation will help ๐
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A great night out
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how lucky you are and the last line says everything
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Thank you Beth,
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Oh yes… that is exactly what matters โค๏ธ
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I’ll was to get certain feeling across, Thank you..
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I especially love In my life and I love the way Your Life is always mirrored in your poetry. ๐
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Yes Sue I try tell my story about things around me and what is important to me,. It doesn’t always work for me though.
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And I tell my stories in the most long-winded way. I re-read them and think to myself, Well girl you used an awful of page just to say that! ๐
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Poetry is the art of writing concisely ๐๐
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Yes, so true. Mine tales are a concise reflection of my mind! ๐
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You must have a big mind ๐๐ค
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Aww, theyโre all definitely what matters, Ivor. Good friends & relatives to share happy times & memories..lovely! I love โthe liquid joy in my heartโ so much better when its liquid joy that flows, & gives you an inner glow! โบ๏ธ
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I’m happiness within the words of my little poem…
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Itโs so nice to see your adventures in New York mentioned In your poems! Clearly you made some amazing memories.
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I had an unbelievable time, especially in Philadelphia, with my cousins ๐๐โค๏ธ
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Iโm so glad!! It shows in your poetry.
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So sweet๐๐๐๐
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Yes, family is what matters……xx
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Well…….only when it does…..๐
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Friends and family are the best of life. You are a rich man.
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I enjoyed the best of times in Philadelphia ๐ค๐
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Oh my gosh, Ivor!!!! “And my friends, saw the liquid joy in my heart.” That’s one of the most beautiful lines you’ve ever written! And what a great picture! I’m so glad the trip was blessedly uneventful on the health scene. โค
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Thank you Calen, It’s a line that I’ve used often, originally from one of my old poems….
https://ivors20.wordpress.com/2018/12/17/liquid-joy-2/
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