A Special Poetry Day

Yesterday I had the privilege to attend a book launch day, for fellow local Geelong poet, Jeremy Palmer. To purchase his book, you can contact Jeremy through the following links >> http://www.jeremypalmerpoetry.com >> http://www.instagram.com/jeremypalmerpoetry >> http://www.facebook.com/jeremypalmerpoetry >>


A Special Poetry Day



A balmy Saturday afternoon

At the Analogue Academy commune

I have not been here to this special venue

Since the start of our world’s year of upheaval



I am attending Jeremy Palmer’s book launch

A poetry book aptly named “Poems of Pilgrimage”

The gathering is probably the maximum allowed

And there is friendly conversation buzzing from the crowd



I sense a clear aura of anticipation

As Jeremy’s readings become our minds hydration

His words are full of harmony and imagination

And he invites us into his heart’s instrumentation



And entertaining the mesmerized audience further

We listen to the glorious voice of a local singer

‘Arjuna’ has written a melody to one of his poems

A fitting finale to the day’s poetry emporium





Ivor Steven (c) Feb 2021

Here’s a favourite poem of mine from Jeremy’s book

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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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  2. A great post Ivor! I can feel your enthusiasm as I read. I enjoyed both you poem and his.
    His words are full of harmony and imagination
    And he invites us into his heart’s instrumentation

    I am glad you go to enjoy this wonderful time together with your friends!

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  6. Congrats to Jeremy!
    And so glad you could be there to encourage and celebrate, Ivor!
    Your fav poem of his is soooooooooooooo lovely!
    Poetry AND music! Your poem captures the fabulous event!
    Arjuna’ has such a beautiful voice!
    (((HUGS))) 🙂

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    1. Thank you dear Carolyn.. my words hardly explain how much I enjoyed the event… and Arjuna (her real name is Shannon) was truly a lovely lady to meet, and as is Ivor’s way we are now friends on Instagram…. ((Hugs)) 💙🌏

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  8. It is wonderful to read about poetry being celebrated in this way! I have never been to a live poetry event but when the world opens up again it is something I would want to do. Thank you for introducing me to a new poet also!

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    1. Oh dear Ingrid, thank you for taking the time to read my article…. and yes I do enjoy going along to my poetry events… hopefully our ‘Lowercase Poetry’ nights will resume soon.. a monthly gathering of poets here in Geelong, where are all invited to recite our poems.. simply fabulous nights…

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      1. My first experience of reading poetry live has been for dVerse online. It’s a great introduction because it’s not so nerve-wracking reading a poem online…though it still is a but 😅

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