Gnawing Away on Hemingway






Gnawing Away on Hemingway



I’m driving along Beach Parade
Which overlooks the shimmering bay
and flocks of seagulls are flying every-which-way

I’m on the way to my Market Day
Where my poetry books will be on display
Hopefully, I will sell a few more today

I had to leave Frankie at home for the day
He’s a well-behaved doggie, and he should be okay
With his water bowl and food tray

He has a book to gnaw on, by Hemingway
that I gave to him for his birthday
Also, he likes chasing the seagulls away
But actually, he’ll sleep most of the day












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132 Little Malop St, Geelong
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Until Eyes Hear Sound

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Perceptions:

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Tullawalla:

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Ivor Steven (c) September 2024

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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.

37 thoughts on “Gnawing Away on Hemingway”

  5. Love this! Sweet photos! Wonderful poem! Great song choice!
    I hope you and Sir Frankie both have a fabulous day!
    Hope you sell some books and make some new friends! 🙂
    Hope Frankie gets some rest, enjoys Hemingway, and dreams of birds! 🙂
    (((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️

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    1. Hi Carolyn, it’s 7.30 and I’ve just woken up. I had a evening preparing everything for today … I usually show up early but I told the organisers I would be a bit later today … so I stay with Frankie a bit longer, there’s a Creative Geelong Event on after the market and I won’t be home until after “6” … now it’s time to take Frankie for his walkie … 🐶🤗🌏😍📗😉😎💕

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  7. Have a great day, Ivor! 🙂 I love the video. 🙂
    It is my birthday today. So, I turned 90! I was supposed to be on a 9 day cruise with one daughter and one of the granddaughters. But the boat left without us three days ago: They did not like it that my daughter’s passport was only validv for another four months. They say it meeds to be valid for at least 6 months! And they say all three of us cannot get any money back. But I am going to have a nice day today anyway! 🙂

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