Hiding in my cave
Cowering in fright
In the middle of the day
I fall into night
Hoping, am I allowed to stay
If I hide out of sight
Under blankets, like a suffering stowaway
Fleeing the pounding light
Ivor Steven (c) Nov 2019
A Suffering Stowaway
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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. View all posts by ivor20
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I hope it eases for you soon Ivor 🌷
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I’ll be ok, the healing just takes time, thank you, 😊🌏
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even in your darkened cave, you are an inspiration, ivor
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Thank you Beth, there’s always a light at entrance to the cave 🌏💙
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Sometimes, we all, need those moments, to hide, to not get found, to stay in our own darkness for a short while…
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Very moving
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Stay safe
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I’ll be ok, it just takes time 😊
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But we also need those “alone” moments sometimes Ivor 🙂
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Yes, it’s a little poem about me trying escape my bad head pains at the moment… 😊
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The poem spells out your pain perfectly. Hope it is improving. 🙂
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Another physio….. yep I’m progressing xx
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Oh goodness, Ivor! Catching up and reading about this most recent malady. I hope the pain eases soon! I am much impressed though at your ability to still write such beautiful verses. Painfully inspired….❤️
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Thank you Irma, I’m improving, just takes time..xx
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Ivor I hope that stowaway leaves you soon. I’m sorry you are going through this 😦
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I’m slowly getting betterer 😊🌏💙
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You are healing more every day. What’s that quote, “I can’t stop the downpour but I can stand with you in the rain.” Or better yet, dance! *hugs* and good vibes and healing thoughts your way, Ivor. ♥.
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It is good to withdraw from the world to find solace within ourself. The coolness, peace from a subdued room is very healing. Take care
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Ouch
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Aw, Ivor. 😦 I can feel the pain in your words. Please do what you need to in order to endure.
Hopes and prayers that the pain passes soon.
Sending healing (((HUGS))) and ❤ 🙂
PS…Your poem is so relatable to so many people, including me. Thank you for sharing it!
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It’s Saturday morning here Carolyn, and I’m happy to say that I’m gradually improving, my sessions are being very beneficial, and today I am feeling reasonable, the pain is manageable… Thank you for your kind well wishes ☺️💙🌏🙂
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I’m so so so glad to hear this, Ivor!
I hope each day just gets better and betterer!
(((HUGS)))
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Thank you Carolyn, nothing startling, but I know it’s a gradual thing….xxx
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You and I are too kind and caring to have to deal with our pain my brother. I am so sorry you are going through this. I have been going to our local Wound Care Clinic to deal with my swollen and blistering legs. we deserve better Ivor. Hugs & Love dear friend.
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Saturday here now Walt, and small improvement today, pain is now at a manageable level.. ((Hugs to you my friend))
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💗😎
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