Inner Space

A big thank you to VJ Knutson’s poem >> https://vjknutson.org/2023/12/09/varnish/ , for being the inspiration behind my abstract piece today …






Inner Space





my faulty mind cannot find first base

and has slowed down to a snail’s pace

but no matter, in my space

I slide and slither with grace



while everyone’s imitation briefcases

are full of knotted bootlaces

and rushing into cyberspace

searching for “what’s” on third base








Ivor Steven (c) December 2023

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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.

23 thoughts on “Inner Space”

  1. Lovely photos of snail and Frankie! Both look like they are telling us Human-beans to slow down, get some rest, don’t rush about, go at your own pace, etc! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚
    Perfect poem, photo, and music trio, Ivor!
    I can relate to your poem. Trying tonight just to be and breathe. πŸ™‚
    (((HUGS))) ❀️❀️❀️
    PS…I think about how Mr. Neil Young released that song in 1990 and it’s even more important and applicable today.

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    1. Thank you very much Carolyn … I have to keep reminding myself to slow and take easy … oh, Neil’s song 🎢 is still poignant β€¦πŸ˜ŠπŸŒπŸΆ how is Coops going … woof woof from Frankie 🐢😊🌏🐌

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      1. I’m so glad! I feel the same way about Cooper! Yes, they are smarter than we are! πŸ˜‰ HA!!! πŸ˜€

        Thanks for sharing the Ray Davies video link…what a beautiful, moving performance. Pass me a tissue. πŸ˜‰

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