An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
“A Fortunate Man”, Published in, Write About – Four – Anthology, 2023
December, it’s that time of the year for the release of Anthologies, and here is another annual Anthology that my poems have been published in. This Anthology has been produced and published by the Belmont Page Writers Group (Geelong) and superbly edited by our convener, Claudia Collins. “A Fortunate Man” is the second poem of mine that was published in this year’s fabulously presented Anthology.
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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This lovely poem overflows with gratitude and contentment, Ivor. The joys in life are found in a myriad of little things! Beautiful sunflower photo. ❤ ❤ ❤
Taking the time, to, enjoy the, simplest, things, is what we forgot how to do, and, we are all, in, desperate need, to, return our lifestyles, to, a more, uncomplicted, means.
A beautiful trio! Photo, poem, and song!
Your poem is brilliant and heart-touching, Ivor! Such a wonderful message…an attitude of gratitude!
We all have so much to be thankful for! And I so appreciate the contentment I feel! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Carolyn … that’s exactly message I am trying to convey … appreciate our surroundings and connect ourselves with the small important things within our grasp … 🌏🌞📘😍🌻🏡
that’s so positive and beautiful, Ivor
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Thank you kindly Berh
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Uplifting, Ivor
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Thank you kindly VJ
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Welcome
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Yay! Proud of you!
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Thank you Maranda
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We are all blessed in ways we cannot imagine. Your poems are one of my weekly delights. Inspiration comes from everywhere!
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Thank you Claudia for your lovely comments … I am indeed a fortunate guy 😊🌏😍🐶
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Well done to you!
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Thank you Annette 😊🌏😍
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Yes, we are so fortunate to have a lovable home! 🙂
May the New Year continue to bring you lots of Joy, dear Ivor.
HUGS and LOVE, Uta ❤
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Thank you very much for your kindness Yuta … my home is no palatial palace, but it is my Shangri La … 😊🌏🏡
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This lovely poem overflows with gratitude and contentment, Ivor. The joys in life are found in a myriad of little things! Beautiful sunflower photo. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you kindly Cheryl… and yes, it’s the little things that are important to me 🏠😊🌏😍
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How beautiful and true. Congrats Ivor.
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Thank you Sadje for appreciating my positive poem 😊🌏😍
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You’re most welcome
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Congrats, Ivor!
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Taking the time, to, enjoy the, simplest, things, is what we forgot how to do, and, we are all, in, desperate need, to, return our lifestyles, to, a more, uncomplicted, means.
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Yes indeed, we need to take more notice of our surrounding, the small simple things are important to how we live ..
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A beautiful trio! Photo, poem, and song!
Your poem is brilliant and heart-touching, Ivor! Such a wonderful message…an attitude of gratitude!
We all have so much to be thankful for! And I so appreciate the contentment I feel! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you Carolyn … that’s exactly message I am trying to convey … appreciate our surroundings and connect ourselves with the small important things within our grasp … 🌏🌞📘😍🌻🏡
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I really like the touch of you writing on the newspaper
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Thanks Derrick … I some thoughts, I had a pen in my hand, and it was either write on the table top or the newspaper 📰
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Lovely words Ivor !🥰
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Thank you very much Arlene … 😊🌻🏡💕
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Love your ending!
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Thank you kindly Dwight
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You are welcome.
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Beautifully written, Ivor n many congratulations ✨⭐️💫
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Thank you kindly my friend
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You’re welcome, dear friend 💫
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Congratulations! Beautiful!
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Thank you very much
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You’re very welcome my dear friend! Wishing you all the best!
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The contentment in yout poem is so soothing and wonderful Ivor❣️
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Thank you Cindy … I’m a fortunate man 😊🌏😍🐶🎶🌌
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Welcome and indeed you are.. kiss Frankie xo ❤️
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