An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
Perceptions is Here!
This morning my Publisher/Editor, Judy, delivered a large box full of “Perceptions” books to my front door… and the final product has far exceeded my expectations. I had a few tears of joy run down my face, so I thought the poem “Sogginess Sets In” would be appropriate for my post today.
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 Vanessa … the project took me over a year to complete … a glossy hardcover book full of colourful photos with my ekphrastic poems, was a dream come true … “Perceptions” is a superbly produced journal and my editor/publisher, Judy of Jaymah Press, was very supportive of my idea and her enthusiastic encouragement keep me motivated to get the job done .. ππ€πππ
Another beautiful cover design in similar colors and design to Tullawalla! β€ You are establishing your brand! All the best, Ivor and Derrick! This photo and poem are heart-touching! π
Congratulations!
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Wonderful my friend! You book looks great! Keep up the good work!
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Thanks Dwight β¦ it really is a e Work of Art
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Congratulations Ivor!!!!!
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Thank you Colleen β¦ itβs a fabulous π€π
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Congrats to all of you who “birthed” Perceptions! YAY! π
(((HUGS))) π
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Woo hoo!
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Well done!! So exciting, congratulations!
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Thank you Vanessa … the project took me over a year to complete … a glossy hardcover book full of colourful photos with my ekphrastic poems, was a dream come true … “Perceptions” is a superbly produced journal and my editor/publisher, Judy of Jaymah Press, was very supportive of my idea and her enthusiastic encouragement keep me motivated to get the job done .. ππ€πππ
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Congratulations Ivor. Way to go.
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Thank you Arlene πππ€
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Congratulations, excellent news! π
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You look well chuffed my friend
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Yep .. and as you know, Derrick. “Perceptions” is a professionally outstanding journal
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Fabulous! Congratulations, dearest Ivor ! ππΌππ€
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Thank you Kindly Punam … and i’m ecstatic with how brilliantly professional “Perceptions” turned out … ππ€πππ
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You are welcome. π€ππ
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Congratulations, Ivor!!
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Thank You Nancy…. It looks fantastic ..
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Another beautiful cover design in similar colors and design to Tullawalla! β€ You are establishing your brand! All the best, Ivor and Derrick! This photo and poem are heart-touching! π
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Thank you kindly Cheryl β¦ itβs been an honour and a pleasure to work with Derrick on this amazing joint project π€ππ
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Great photo of you and Frankie with your books! β€ Frankie looks very proud of your accomplishments!
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Frankie loves a cuddle Cheryl ππ€πΆπ
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That is such a great picture of you and Frankie!
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Yeah β¦ my neighbour took it for me β¦
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It is perfect!
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Yeah .. Iβll go with perfect
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:>)
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Captures the best of both of you!! :>)
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Congratulations, Ivor! I love the picture of you and Frankie!
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Thank you Eugenia π€πππΆ
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My pleasure, Ivor! π
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Congratulations Ivor – it looks great! π€©
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Thank you Ingrid … I’m thrilled with the books stunning presentation … ππππ€π
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And so you should be!
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