It’s Time To Leave
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 come true
It’s time to say heartfelt goodbyes
To these wonderful Philadelphia 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) May 2019
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
Those are lovely photos, Ivor! Really shows you had a great time and I know that they had a lovely time with you as well. I’m happy to know people like you who are really capable of bringing smiles to people. Wishing you all the best in life!
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Thank you, for me, a dream come true… 💙🌏
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An all-round lovely post, Ivor
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Thank Derrick…. truly a dream come true for me..
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Hello Derrick, I’ve just finished writing a poem about your “Hedgerow Fairies” article from 21st May, Would it be alright for me to use some of your “Fairy” photos in my post… hopefully with your permission I’ll post the article tomorrow …
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I’m honoured and very pleased, Ivor. Please do, and thank you.
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Thank you Derrick, it’s an honour for me to use your photos
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A beautiful dream come true filled with dragons and faeries to spend time with those who true love love you from afar. You bridge the distance and you belong before returning to Geelong.
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Thank you Nanette, and when I read my poems, they make all lovely memories and photos come to life…. 💙🌏❤
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They do you bring them to life for us. Filled with love.
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They are like my personal journal/diary. 💙🌏
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Such wonderful memories, Ivor.
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Thank you Eugenia… the stuff dreams are made of.. 😊😁
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Oh, I know it was sad to have to leave… 😦
but, so wonderful that you got to stay for as long as you did!
Beautiful memories made!
(((HUGS)))
PS…that is one of my all-time fav songs and singers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
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My cousin Maureen introduced me to Brandi’s song while I was in Philadelphia…. so many happy memories…. 😀😃💙💙🌏
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Brandi’s song The Joke is another favourite of mine! It’s wise and wonderful and makes me cry. 🙂
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Yes……I cry too….haha…..I had them all crying in Philly…
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Aw.
My family and friends are always watching me instead of the sad movie we are all watching on the TV or theater screen…they want to see if I’m crying yet.
Ha!
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Haha… I know the feeling… 😂
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This made me smile. It is so joyful to gather with others.
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Thank you Ali, my time in Philadelphia with that far away branch of my family was truly one of the best times of my life.. 💙🌏😊
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