Nature’s Heartbeat



Misty rain streaks down my cheeks

And gentle droplets play life’s symphony on my roof

Reminding my soul that I exist, so meek

Humbled by the sound of nature’s heartbeat

I shall continue to follow her melodious proof


The dark clouds part during my day

And the lifting fog pours me a rainbow beam

Reminding my soul, why I love, and why I stay

Honoured by the strength of nature’s heartbeat

I shall continue to follow my dream






Ivor Steven (c) July 2022

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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.

22 thoughts on “Nature’s Heartbeat”

    1. Thank you Mich .. harmony with nature and within ourselves is the key to our existence

      “The birds they sang
      At the break of day
      Start again
      I heard them say
      Don’t dwell on what has passed away
      Or what is yet to be

      Ah, the wars they will be fought again
      The holy dove, she will be caught again
      Bought and sold, and bought again
      The dove is never free”
      — Leonard Cohen’s “Anthem”

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    1. Thank you Carolyn
      I saw the rainbow 🌈 on our walkie and nature inspired my words and I always think of these lyrics from Leonard Cohen’s song “Anthem” ..

      “The birds they sang
      At the break of day
      Start again
      I heard them say
      Don’t dwell on what has passed away
      Or what is yet to be

      Ah, the wars they will be fought again
      The holy dove, she will be caught again
      Bought and sold, and bought again
      The dove is never free”
      ☮️🌏🤗💕🐶🌈

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    1. Thank you for your kindness .. nature’s rainbows and birds 🦢🌈 inspired the song.. and Leonard Cohen’s song’s lyrics from ‘Anthem’ are always ringing in my heart ❤️

      “The birds they sang
      At the break of day
      Start again
      I heard them say
      Don’t dwell on what has passed away
      Or what is yet to be

      Ah, the wars they will be fought again
      The holy dove, she will be caught again
      Bought and sold, and bought again
      The dove is never free”

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    1. I’ve been busy myself Suzanne .. i’m responsible for my football/sporting club’s bereavement notices … and this one has been a difficult piece for me to do … .. 😥💙

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      1. I’m sorry to hear that Ivor. There are some very difficult things happening for people right now. Staying the course is the challenge. All the best – Suzanne

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