An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
Cast In Marble (is up at Coffee House Writers Magazine)
Hello dear readers and followers, as you may know, I now write for “Coffee House Writers” magazine on a fortnightly basis, and my poem “Cast In Marble”, is in this weeks edition of Coffee House Writers Magazine. … please click on the link below to read my poem at Coffee House Writers … https://coffeehousewriters.com/cast-in-marble/
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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41 thoughts on “Cast In Marble (is up at Coffee House Writers Magazine)”
Thank you Carolyn … my venture to join CHW has been a whirl-wind ride for me, and the positive vibes I am receiving is sensational … and even though it’s been extra work for me, the reward of having such a vast audience reading my poems has vindicated my gamble to have a go at something completely new for me … (( Hugs)) and thank you for ongoing words of encouragement… your kind support warms my heart .. 💛💙🌏😀
Thank you Ingrid … and joining the CHW magazine is proving to be very rewarding for me …. I wasn’t sure if I could cope, but I seem to be handling the extra workload ok ..
very nice, Ivor
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Thank you Beth …
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What a beautiful poem Ivor
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Thank you Sadje
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You’re welcome
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Another wonderful poem. Congratulations on having your voice shared.
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Thanks Ali .. my words being shared far and wide is something beyond any this little poets wildest expectations 🙂🌏💛
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I am so happy for you.
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congrats Ivor, you are really getting massive coverage, see why you are feeling the pressure but you “have arrived”! Nice song 🙂
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wow Ivor, they’ve really made that site look so professional! Great job 🙂
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Yes it seems to be a big on- line magazine with lots of writers and a wide range of stories each week 😊😎
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that’s so good … I’ve tried a few blogging groups but d’Verse is my fav 🙂
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To have a focal point helps one keep the enthusiasm active
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for sure, and the support of that community!
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Thank you Kate .. who would have thought 4 years ago when I started blogging … a little old plumber who liked writing poems 😊🌏🤗
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you are humble Ivor, but you know you have talent 🙂
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Not feeling very talented… I’m feeling tired ..
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then rest, you need a break from it all and you don’t need to trigger another health episode, please 🙂
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Well done, Ivor 🙂
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Congrats, Ivor!
And such a beautiful poem!
Anytime your poems can be read by more people, it’s a big plus! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Thank you Carolyn … my venture to join CHW has been a whirl-wind ride for me, and the positive vibes I am receiving is sensational … and even though it’s been extra work for me, the reward of having such a vast audience reading my poems has vindicated my gamble to have a go at something completely new for me … (( Hugs)) and thank you for ongoing words of encouragement… your kind support warms my heart .. 💛💙🌏😀
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So beautiful! Congratulations on another publication 😊
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Thank you Ingrid … and joining the CHW magazine is proving to be very rewarding for me …. I wasn’t sure if I could cope, but I seem to be handling the extra workload ok ..
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That doesn’t surprise me! 😊
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Fantastic poem! 👌
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Thank you Sam
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A splendid tribute with most apt imagery
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Thanks you Derrick … A statue in my local park .. a greek goddess maybe ??
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Maybe just any lovely woman
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Nice work Ivor. I can tell you really are the little old plumber who likes to write – your words convey that enjoyment.
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Thank you Pip .. great to have you visit me here on my blog /website 😊🌏
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Congrats and well done, Ivor!
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Thank you Eugenia … I’m so pleased that I joined the CHW group. … 😊🌏
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Yes, what a worthwhile find, Ivor! 😊
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A beautiful ending… sharp stones softened by grains of sand! I love that metaphor for a relationship.
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Haha …yes, we endured many sharp stones, but somehow we received truck loads softening sand …
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Perhaps love is the soft sand in our life!
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Yes … you have the gist of it 😊💕
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Ten years is a long tome! The loss never leaves you I am sure. Nice work on the poem.
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Thank you Dwight
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You are welcome, Ivor.
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