

Pocket Full Of Stars
I’ve been sleeping with memories
Here in my brother’s house
A home, away from home
I’m quietly laying here
In a warm cosy bed
Happily wiping away stars
From my night-time eyes
And up on the bedroom wall
There’s a picture of tranquillity
A painting familiar to me
Created by the hands of an angel
Pastel sky and a calm blue sea
Precisely how she viewed the world
A place of peace and serenity
I’m smiling under these loving tears
Knowing she’s within me every year.
Ivor Steven (c). July 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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So beautiful, Ivor! Love the painting, the beautiful birthday cake, and happy smiles. The poem is a wonderful tribute. Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories. The music was very lovely too. Take care. Cheryl
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Thank you Cheryl, I suppose I’d call my article a Sunday morning special edition πππππ
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Oh, this is so beautiful. It’s absolutely lovely and emotional, just wow. I can see every word and visualize it. A beautiful beautiful piece. β€
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Thank you Lucy, yes beautiful images of lovely weekend, I suppose I’ll call the article my Sunday morning special edition ππππ
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So lovely Ivor
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Thank you Sadje, my Sunday morning special edition ππ
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Great!
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A place, that felt like, home, where, all those, good memories, are going to, stay…
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Thank you for your kind insightful comments.. πππ
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Thank you for the beautiful memories of an amazing love story which brings tears of stars. Scrumptious Birthday Cake and gentle painting full of softness. Bless you Ivor.
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Thank you dear Nanette for your lovely comments, the overall event has been a glorious weekend for me, and my poem reflected the love and joy we all shared last night…xxx πππ
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A lovely poem that shows your joy of being in the bosom of your family.
Oh, and that cake looks delicious! π
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Yeah.. . the cake was certainly delicious… It was a ‘marble-mud cake… Oh I’ve just sent you an email with some more party pic’s…. xx
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I know you have and I’ve replied to you. π The pictures were great Ivor.
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I’ll check my mail now…. thanks Sue…xx
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Yay! What a wonderful poem to capture a wonderful day of celebration!
The softness, the sweetness, the peacefulness, the joyfulness, the good memories, the love of those surrounding you…you are exactly where you should be for your birthday!
Love her painting. SIGH…and it brought tears to my eyes.
Happy Birthday, again, to you, Ivor!
And Happy Birthday to your SIL!
(((HUGS))) π
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Thank you dear Carolyn … I hoping my poem would reflect every emotion I was feeling over the weekend… and my 69th birthday was truly a memorable event of joy and love….xxx((Hugs))
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What sweet remembrances, Ivor and so good to know you spent your special day surrounded by love. Stay blessed, Ivor. π€π
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Thank you Punam…. yes it was a day of joy and love to remember….πππ
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You are welcome, Ivor. Many more to come!π»
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Happy Birthday Ivor! I hope you are having a wonderful visit! π
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I’m back home now, I’ve enjoyed a memorable 69th birthday weekend, of laughter and love. ππππ
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I’m so glad to hear that Ivor π
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A very good celebration. So pleased you had a happy day.
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Thank you Derrick, the weekend was a memorable 69th birthday event.. π
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This is very poignantly evoked. π
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Thank you, ππ
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You’re very welcome.
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A very heartfelt poem! Am I right in wishing you a very Happy Birthday?!
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Yes.. Today’s the day (20th)
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Wonderful! Those goodies looked delicious!
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Yeah, not good for me diet, but definitely scrumptious.
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:>)
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Most lovelyπ°ππ§π»πΈπ³
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Thank you, and yes lovely πππ
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Thanks for sharing your wonderful story with us.
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Thank you Yonnie πππ
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Youβre certainly welcome.π
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