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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Billbergia
Genus
Billbergia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus, named for the Swedish botanist, zoologist, and anatomist Gustaf Johan Billberg, is divided into two subgenera: Billbergia and Helicodea. They are native to forest and scrub, up to an altitude of 1,700 m, in southern Mexico, the West Indies, Central America and South America, with many species endemic to Brazil.
Thank you very much for your lovely compliments … my photos are taken by iPhone, enhanced by the photo app and the Canva app to create the multi images 😊📕📱
You took me on a different journey than I initially thought. I liked it and appreciate your positive approach. New song for me … but wow …. meaningful!
I like this message very much, Ivor.
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Thank you Robbie … 🌏😊
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Love the unusual flowers. Lovely.
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Thank you Cindy …
Billbergia
Genus
Billbergia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus, named for the Swedish botanist, zoologist, and anatomist Gustaf Johan Billberg, is divided into two subgenera: Billbergia and Helicodea. They are native to forest and scrub, up to an altitude of 1,700 m, in southern Mexico, the West Indies, Central America and South America, with many species endemic to Brazil.
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Wonderful photos and song/vid!
Powerful poem with an important message!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments. …. yes, we are but one speck in the universe … 🌏😍🌞🌓🌲
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BTW, not only are you a poet, your photography is also phenomenal!
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Thank you very much for your lovely compliments … my photos are taken by iPhone, enhanced by the photo app and the Canva app to create the multi images 😊📕📱
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Lovely photos, Ivor 🙂
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Thanks Sue … my iPone works ok for the close shots 😊🌏📱
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I use my iPhone more often than I do my proper cameras. It’s especially good for taking pictures from a moving car (when I’m not driving!) 🙂
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They are very handy indeed Sue
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The flowers are beautiful. as well as your uplifting poem, Ivor.❤️
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Thank you very much Eugenia 😊🌏😍🌷
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My pleasure, Ivor! ❣️
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You took me on a different journey than I initially thought. I liked it and appreciate your positive approach. New song for me … but wow …. meaningful!
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Thank you very much Frank … Leonard Cohen’s song lyrics are always very meaningful 😊🌏🎶
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That is gorgeous Ivor! ❤ ❤
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Thank you very much Carol … 💕🌏😍
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