An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
“Eclectic Words”, Geelong Writers Anthology, 2021
The Geelong Writers annual anthology for 2021, “Eclectic Words”, was released during the week, and I am delighted to announce that 3 of my pieces were accepted by the selection panel. I must say it’s a honour and a thrill to have these articles represented in my hometown’s foremost literary anthology. Attached below, I have scanned the items directly from my copy of the Anothology
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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Thank you Cindy and itโs only 5.00am Sunday morning ๐๐ ..so Iโll forego the cheery beers ๐ป .. thank you for your thoughtfulness ๐๐๐ป
I will not pick a favorite from among these, but I love the imagery and feeling throughout and how the prose gives off a different feel from the poetry!
a winning trifecta! congrats, Ivor –
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Congrats mate, and much deserved.
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Thank you Jez ๐๐ค
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How wonderful. Congratulations, Ivor. โค
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Thank you Colleen ๐๐ค๐๐
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Wonderful news, Ivor! Congratulations. Three great pieces. The first one especially caught my attention! โค
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Thank you Cheryl .. and such an honour, as this book goes into the Geelong Library ๐๐๐๐ค
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Congratulations Ivor. Great poems. I specially loved the last one.
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Thank you Sadje .. yeah , one of my rare short story pieces ๐ค๐๐๐
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Youโre welcome! Itโs like a poetic prose.
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Congrats!
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Thank you Andrew
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You’re welcome.
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Congratulations, dear Ivor! Lovely verses! ๐๐ค
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Thank you Punam ๐๐๐
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Congratulations on three worthy publications, Ivor ๐คฉ โญ๏ธ ๐คฉ
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Thank you Ingrid . ๐ค๐๐
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Congratulations Ivor on not one, not 2 but 3 pubs and three cheers in brews to you.. ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ(i can’t find the beer at the moment.) ha๐
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Thank you Cindy and itโs only 5.00am Sunday morning ๐๐ ..so Iโll forego the cheery beers ๐ป .. thank you for your thoughtfulness ๐๐๐ป
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I will not pick a favorite from among these, but I love the imagery and feeling throughout and how the prose gives off a different feel from the poetry!
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YAY! Yippee! Yahooie!
Congrats, Ivor! A wonderful well-deserved honor!
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(((HUGS)))
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Thank You kindly Carolyn ๐ค๐๐๐ถ
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You’re welcome kindly, Ivor! ๐
Hope you and Sir Frankie are making it a joyful day! ๐ ๐ถ
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Yeah .. end of Daylight Saving today .. I get to sleep an extra hour..
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Many congratulations, Ivor โจ๐๐ซ
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Thank you Navin ๐ค๐
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You’re welcome, Ivor ๐ซ
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Nice and eclectic. Congratulations, Ivor.
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Congratulation!
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Thank you Dwight
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Congratulations indeed Ivor… You shine so brightly through your words and it’s a joy to cheer you on ๐๐๐๐
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A fabulous trio, Ivor! Congratulations!
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Thanks Eugenia ๐๐ค๐
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Most welcome, Ivor!
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Congratulations! All three poems are beautiful!!
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Thank you guys for the reblog of my article about the Geelong Writers Anthology.. I appreciate your kindness and generosity ๐ค๐
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Wonderful news, Ivor! Congrats!
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Thank you Susi .. a very special anthology for me to be in
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You’re welcome!
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