The Faerie Shelter



The Faerie Shelter



Beyond the hands of time

In a garden of parsley, sage, and thyme

Live faeries of magic and rhyme

Dancing in the midnight faerie pantomime

Under the moonlight they rollick and roam

Among reeds of the field-mouse’s old home

Where Oscar the owl broods atop his mushroom

And the dragonfly Danielle hovers above Alex the gnome

He is the courtyard’s guardian colossus

Who proudly shelters Saraswati the Hindu goddess

And she dutifully protects the shy penguin Phillip

The humblest faerie of them all, but he stands tall in spirit





Ivor Steven (c) December 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.

39 thoughts on “The Faerie Shelter”

    1. Thank you Cheryl, a cheery poem, and now I’m going out for a coffee and cake at my fav’ cafe…
      I do love my little courtyard, only a modest piece of land, but the garden stands tall 💙🌏

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  5. Even before I read the poem I thought how lovely the courtyard looked and then I admired your little family of inhabitants 🙂 Love the poem too.🙂

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    1. Thanks Sue .. one of my little escapism pieces, while I was having brekkie under my verandah and enjoying a morning chat with my imaginary faerie friends… and I said to them, “I was writing a poem about you guys” anyhow, they all nodded and graciously smiled… 😊🐧🦉🦋🐌👸

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  6. Oh! Your courtyard is lovely! So inviting and comfy! And all of the friendly-family that live there with you are SO wonderful!!! 🙂 Your poem in their honor is sweet and fun! 🙂
    HUGS!!! to you and each and every one! 😉 😀
    PS…always love listening to Mr. LaMontagne!!! 🙂

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    1. Yeah !! Rays song “Shelter” seemed so appropriate…
      I do love my courtyard Carolyn, It’s definitely Ivor’s little haven, and where I am totally at peace with myself and my garden friends… 😀😅😉😊😎😍😍

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  13. a wondrous poem to greet my morning here. I felt I was taken into a magical place of wonder and delight. Truly enjoyed every line Ivor. You have created something special here. And your real garden is pretty special too.

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      1. My pleasure Ivor. Its given me respite from afar. The memory of your courtyard still fresh and vibrant. Have the loveliest Sunday. I enjoyed our Miss Fisher last night. The USB worked marvellously🙏🙏

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      2. Your happiness pleases me greatly … and I’m glad the movie entertained you… I’m afraid It’s cold wet and windy today, so I’m resting and writing… and maybe a chat … if you have time..

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