Coffee and Cake
While shoppers are seeking toilet rolls for their bedpans
And busy emptying the shelves of silver-beet
I’m a traditional coffee and cake man
Who craves something tasty and sweet
Direct from the old bakery van
Like a coconut and chocolate wafer treat
With a freshly brewed coffee at hand
And a jovial chat, via a friendly meet
Ivor Steven (c) April 2020..
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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.
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Hope you get back to your coffee and cake cafe very soon!
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I don’t think it will be very soon….. we just have to be patient….xxx
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I’m afraid it won’t π©
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Ohhh its Gina.
I too am a traditional coffee and cake person..matter of fact with my funny face mask on i walk down the open cafe and bought a piece cake .
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Yeah…. a photo of us from last November when she came to visit me ππ
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Ivor was a great host. He took me to so many lovely beaches. It was raining and the coffee and cake was just the right thing. Lovely cafe, I hope to return one day. You are both such great friends to me. I am blessed beyond measure. β€οΈβ€οΈ
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Hi Gina, With a couple of word changes, the poem turned out ok…… hopefully people get the message of being calm and friendly, instead of panicking…xx ((Hugs))
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Very subtle changes. Almost did not notice. But the message is well conveyed and so timely. One day, one treat at a time.
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yes,, with calm and patience
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Lets go see him.together lol..who knowssππ
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Sounds like a good day indeed π
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sounds like a good way to be, low key and calm.
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That’s the idea, away from crowd.
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We surely could. Yeah who knows what the future brings. β€οΈ
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A lovely first read this morning with my ‘cuppa’ and my friend Ivor’s words. π
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Thank you Colleen, this is nearly my last reply/comment for the night….. finishing my cuppa, and then it’s bedtime… πβ
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I hope you had a lovely Easter Ivor.
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It’s strange that us siblings are not Easter Sunday together. π€ππ£
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I know Ivor. I’ve sat alone all day while others have gathered. I’m doing my part to crush that curve!
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Every should be involved Colleen, otherwise the process will struggle to work….
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I know…..I’ve seen from across the globe that there are those who just don’t get it.
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There ignorance and arrogance, is a selfish attitude, like those who did the panic buying, ππ³
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Exactly.
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That does sound amazing. If youβve got the coffee and cake, how about a virtual meetup with a friend or family?
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We can fill the whole “virtual” coffee shop….xxx
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Sounds perfect! βΊοΈ
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It would be fun, to meet my blogging friends ππ€
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You could have my cake, but not my coffee π
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Looks good.
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Now I am craving a warm cup of coffee and a rich chocolate cake! π
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Wow! Gina and you! π
Coffee and cake, anyday! π
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Gina kindly allowed to use this lovely photo of us, and the pic’ really suited my little poem ππ
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How sweet of her and it sure did! ππ
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Cake, coffee and most of all a dear friend! THE perfect day! π
HUGS!!! β€ π
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thank you Carolyn, she perfect company..xxx
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