Better Late Than Never

Dawn’s morning blue

Drowns me in droplets of dew

I slip into yesterday’s torn shoes

Damp, from last night’s dream of you

 

I’m late, not yet waking up

Drinking cold tea, from my “United by Blue” cup

Quickly, only time enough to catch the bus

But I stop! What’s all the fuss

 

They’ll always be the next one

And today, don’t forget to put a cap on

I’ll get there, twenty minutes later

Relaxed, not rushed and feeling betterer

 

Ivor Steven (c)  October 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.

28 thoughts on “Better Late Than Never”

  6. Love the title, photo, song and poem, Ivor! Good advice for all of us! 🙂
    Makes me think of what Mr. P. Simon and Mr. A. Garfunkel said, “Slow down, you move too fast You got to make the morning last Just kicking down the cobblestones Looking for fun and feelin’ groovy…” 😀
    Feelin’-Groovy-HUGS!!! 😛

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      2. I’m learning…… I really have to keep to telling myself…… it’s been a gradual thing over the years (with counselling help)……. my life with Carole was always so full on….. xxxx ((Hugs))

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      3. One day at a time, Ivor. And if need be, one step at a time. I’ve found this works, especially when times are touch or rough or overwhelming. We all have to find our pace and go at it. I prefer something between a cheetah and a 3-Toed Sloth! Ha! 😀

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      1. 👍🏻 I was raised by parents from the depression. To sit and do nothing wasn’t on their radar. Their thoughts were … the more you work, the more you will be successful. It’s taken me a long time to sit and just ‘Be’. I believe there’s and art to doing nothing. Relax and Enjoy LIFE !!! 😄 😎

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      2. Yes I know what you mean, the same with my parents……. and then I had 30 years of being flat out, and hectic life of caring for my Carole…… the slow down process has taken a while……..but gradually getting there…… xx

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