An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
Future Skies (a Tanka)
Featured Image Above; and the two images below, are photos from Derrick Knight’s recent post “Pool Patterns”, and you may visit his article by clicking on this link >> https://derrickjknight.com/2021/12/16/pool-patterns/
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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The beautiful reflections of the elements in the pictures create a sweet memory of timeless times. Oh, in fact, the poem even speaks to it. Quite marvelous! 💥💖
I agree. You did some pretty good comparison. If the reflections make the old move seamlessly into the future, then the odds of time are disqualified giving the images a sense of timelessness, an extraordinary newness or refreshment that makes them ingradiable within timelines. Powerful!
Beautiful duet of photos and poem, Derrick and Ivor! 🙂 🙂
Future Skies…what a ponderful thing…such an interesting comparison of skies…and we must do what we can today to make sure those future skies are healthy.
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
The images are great.
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Thank you Sadje.. Derrick’s photos gave me the words ..
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You’re welcome! Your poem fits so well with these photos.
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Beautifully done, Ivor. I am honoured that you have shared my words as well photographs
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Your line captured the sky scene superbly and suited the concept of my Tanka
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Thank you
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wow so wonderful penned and you’re pics are awesome! 💖💖👏👏👏
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Thank you Cindy… I find the Tanka format challenging, but my words seemed to work together here 😊🌏
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they worked fabulously! 💖👏
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Thanks Cindy .. well I think writing poetry is a lot easier than writing the Christmas cards I’m doing today … “Phew” ..
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❤️
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The beautiful reflections of the elements in the pictures create a sweet memory of timeless times. Oh, in fact, the poem even speaks to it. Quite marvelous! 💥💖
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Thank you Felix .. and my concept the worlds timelessness was hard to express within the Tanka format but I think my words worked ok
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I agree. You did some pretty good comparison. If the reflections make the old move seamlessly into the future, then the odds of time are disqualified giving the images a sense of timelessness, an extraordinary newness or refreshment that makes them ingradiable within timelines. Powerful!
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Nice to imagine future smogless skies, Ivor! We’ve had a beautifully clear one here 😊
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And it was a beautiful day here too , and I wrote this Tanka, while enjoying the aura of my delightful surroundings at the Box Office Cafe
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I tried to write a poem inspired by the beauty of the day, but my tired brain is telling me to rest first 😅 😴 💤
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Beautiful duet of photos and poem, Derrick and Ivor! 🙂 🙂
Future Skies…what a ponderful thing…such an interesting comparison of skies…and we must do what we can today to make sure those future skies are healthy.
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Thank you Carolyn …and how is Coops going .. woof, woof from Frankie ..
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Coops is much much much better! Thank you for asking! 🙂
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Lovely, Ivor. Derrick should be a poet too.🙂
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Thank you Sue .. yes he writes some lovely captions 😊🌏
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I wonder if the mirror of the lake showing the aging tree, sees the difference, as do we….
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An interesting concept Colleen
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So beautiful, Ivor…both your graceful tanka and Derrick’s gorgeous photos. I like the subtle environmental message. Very effective! ❤
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Thank you Cheryl… it’s an honour and pleasure to create a poem from Derrick’s magnificent photos
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I hope you are enjoying the holiday season, Ivor. Sending a pat to the charming Frankie! ❤
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Thank you Cheryl.. Frankie loves his pats 🐶💕😊🌏
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