An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
Going For a Stroll
Hello dear readers and followers, “Going For a Stroll” is my second poem up at Coffee House Writers … please click on the link below to read my poem at Coffee House Writers … and let me know what you think of my poem, and I would appreciate your support over at my new venture as a writer on CHW… I’ve attached a first-stanza teaser below …
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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You will never be “too old”. You are well-seasoned in all of the bestest ways, Ivor! 🙂
Congrats on this poem being up on CHW! I shall stroll on over now!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Your “protest words.” You should drop an implication of what, exactly, you are protesting. Is it the infirmeries of old age? Is it a political thing? Inquiring minds want to know.
The first 3 lines captivated me and the full poem is so deeply meaningful with beautiful rhythm. Poetry makes sure age doesn’t touch the poet, so you will be forever young 🙂
Thanks Kate … and the thrill of being involved with CHW is a challenge, but I seem to be coping well … my years of experience is definitely a plus for me..
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I love it Ivor! When we get to that point it will definitely be time to take a hand and stroll on…….
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The thing we think about at our age Dwight , the reality of our existence 😊🌏
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Yes, it crosses our minds much more frequently as we age!
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Not for a very long time my friend
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Time is relative 😊🌏
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Yeah, that’s true
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A great poem Ivor! I don’t think you’ll ever be too old 🤩
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Thank you Ingrid .. I’m too old to be staying up this late. ..😊🌏💤
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Me too…It’s 9pm 😂
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Such a short and sweet poem Ivor..!😊
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Thank you Filarance. .. a bit like life itself, short and sweet 😊🌏💕
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You’re very welcome Ivor..!😊💕
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Yep, that’s the trouble with birthdays! 🙂
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Yep .. they keep strolling by 😊🌏
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You will never be “too old”. You are well-seasoned in all of the bestest ways, Ivor! 🙂
Congrats on this poem being up on CHW! I shall stroll on over now!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Thank you Carolyn .. my editor/mentor was quite impressed last with the number of responses I received 😊🌏😀
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I left a comment there…I hope it worked!
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Well done and thanks Carolyn
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I didn’t see a place there to “like”.
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I don’t think they have “likes” just a comments box. If you you visit my poem the site automatically records the visit ..
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Your “protest words.” You should drop an implication of what, exactly, you are protesting. Is it the infirmeries of old age? Is it a political thing? Inquiring minds want to know.
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I think it’s a question to myself.. as I’m aging
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The first 3 lines captivated me and the full poem is so deeply meaningful with beautiful rhythm. Poetry makes sure age doesn’t touch the poet, so you will be forever young 🙂
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Thank you Pragalbha. … some days are younger than others 😊🌏
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:)))
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I doubt you will ever stop writing Ivor … age might be a challenge but we will find a way! Congrats on the publication, love it 🙂
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Thanks Kate … and the thrill of being involved with CHW is a challenge, but I seem to be coping well … my years of experience is definitely a plus for me..
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good for you, enjoy!
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If you have your words that are meaningful to, just you, you will, never be, out in the, cold…
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Yes … my words are my heartbeat …
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I hope that that time will never come!
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Haha … time will eventually pass over me 🙂🌏
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I left my comment there, too, Ivor
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Ivor, what a lovely verse! Left a comment there. 💙
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Thank you Punam… that means a lot to me 🙂😍
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What a lovely poem, Ivor! On my way to CHW! 💛
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Thank you Eugenia
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Most welcome, Ivor!
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Great job on this poem Ivor! I really did like it! ❤
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Thanks Carol .. wow you’ve read a lot of my poems today … well done .😍🙂
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