Today’s Throwback Friday poem is from July 2021.
Beyond Dark, There is Light (Revised)
Looking back
What do you see?
Tall mountains and a dark sky that surround me
Looking back
What do you see?
Bottomless wells and a deep river inside me
Looking back
What do you see?
Melted snowflakes and icy tears that drown me
Looking back
What do you see?
Treasured memories and a brave soul that revives me

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Until Eyes Hear Sound
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Perceptions:
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Tullawalla:
Amazon >> Tullawalla A Meeting Place Where My Empty Hands are Full of Memories and Rhymes : Steven, Ivor: Amazon.com.au: Books
OR: >> You may email me directly for a signed copy at
ivorrs20@gmail.com
Ivor Steven © April 2025

Very wonderfully written my friend..! Fantastic..!😊
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Thank you Filarance ..😊🌏📖
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You’re very welcome Ivor 😊
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❤️
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Beautiful, and heartfelt.
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Thank you Sadje … 😊🌏💕
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You’re welcome
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Beautiful! I am sure she is with you in spirit today and always ❤️
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Thank you Ingrid … yes indeed .. I do not walk alone 😊🌏🥀
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Beautiful and heart-touching, Ivor! She is ALWAYS with you! 💜 🙂 Her light is in you and is shining brightly…guiding, guarding, encouraging, and so much more! 🙂
Wonderful post of photo-collage, poem, and song!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Thank you Carolyn … and on my birthday I was looking through one dad’s photo albums, and came across this gorgeous pic’ of Carole ‘Looking Back’ over shoulder .. and of course a poem was born … 😀😍 ((Hugs))
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I must admit the photo brought smiles AND got me a teary-eyed. She is “just ahead” of you in this journey called life…and she is always watching out for you as you travel along. 🙂
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Yes … she has that knowing look, and her eyes always told you a story … 🙂🤗
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I agree!
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Thank you ..
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Rhythmic n heartfelt….
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Thank you Navin ..😀😍😙
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You’re welcome Ivor ❤️✨
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Thank you for the insight and ponder Ivor 💛🙏💛
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Thank you Val .. and there’s a lot to ponder these days 🙂🌏
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I was waiting because I knew I would see her 🙂
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Yes … she’s there .. always xx
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Its beautiful Ivor and especially love the play up of words..
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Thank you Pragalbha … yes my repetition work ok here .. 😀
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You pulled through all the trying times.
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Yes … we all have our battles along the way … to eventually triumph and find the light is what we all strive for ..
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great tribute! Love the song and your collage is great, a new skill is always useful 🙂
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Yes my collage’s are a nice bit of craftwork …. and another way to keep myself busy …😀
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good for you … maybe one day 🙂
I thought I’d conquered the world when I managed to record a poem … took me months just to find the microphone 🙂
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Lockdown has me trying a few new things .. and I’ve always liked art and craft ..
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exactly a slow down of daily life allows us to explore and learn new skills, frankly if you took the virus away and the uncertainty most have around income, this is a great opportunity.
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Yes indeed..
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We are, made up of, all the moments, that came, before, this, very moment in time, and, we can’t, escape our own pasts, or, deny it, we can only, review over the moments, and, amend our behaviors, in the present, if, needed.
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Wonderfully wise words … 😀🤗
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beautiful and heartfelt
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Fine poem and well-crafted image
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Thanks Derrick .. I’m pleased you mentioned the image ..
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Of course – outstanding artistically and technically
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beautiful poem Ivor, and love how you have put the collage together with Carols looking over her shoulder, the colours and textures blended so well with your poem.
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Thank you Gina .. and a lovely photo of Carole, that actually prompted the poem ..
And great news tonight ..
“TULLAWALLA” is back up at Barnes & Noble AND now also available at Amazon
Tullawalla by Ivor Steven, Kerri Costello, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
Tullawalla : Steven, Ivor, Harris, patricia, Costello, Kerri: Amazon.com.au: Books
And Tullawalla has re-entered the B&N Poetry Best Sellers list at #7 … and at Amazon, on their Australian & Oceania Poetry Best Sellers List Tullawalla debut at #16 .. Wow .. 😎
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she was a most lovely photo inspo Ivor. great new on the book Ivor, hope they have sorted out the issues from the first printing. wow its really climbing the charts now, steady position in top ten all round. late birthday gift for you. hahaha I can imagine you’ll be staying up celebrating.
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Yes I’m having a glass Moscato Rose .. 🍷
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joining you with some vanilla bean ice cream and crushed biscoff!
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Yeah .. a long distance party
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❤️
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Well done!!
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Thank you Walt 😊💕🌏
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My pleasure Ivor 😊🎶
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A lovely photo of a lovely lady my dear friend 😊
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Yes indeed .. a wonderful photo 💕😊
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😊
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Oh, I love this, and the picture of Carole. 🙂
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Yes Sue … she looks fabulous .. as always ..xx
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Touching words with so much meaning in every one.
Beautiful in so many ways.
Isadora 😎
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Thank you .. and yes indeed so
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Lovely photo and collage…uplifting poem. Take care, Ivor! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thank you Cheryl .. and great to see you here … hopefully I’ve not missed any of your posts … my days are definitely becoming very busy ..
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Thank you for your reblogging my poem on your fabulous site 😊🌏
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Love this one too Ivor! ❤
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I fine created image in tribute
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Thank you very much, Derrick … an old fashioned photomontage creation
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So heart-touching. I am honored to read your poem again.
Wonderful collage and song/vid, too.
(((HUGS))) for you and Frankie…💜💜💜 hearts for Carole! 🙂
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Thank you for your kindness, Carolyn … I’m in bed doing some WP blogging on my iPad. Frankie is curled up at my feet keeping me warm and comfortable, he knows I’m feeling nostalgic this month … Carole’s birthday is on the 17th, which was the last day/time I put into hospital … 💕🤗🌏🐶❤️ … there will be more reminiscent poems over the next 2 weeks … 🐶💕😍📘📖
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A sweet and wonderful way to honor her and your precious memories of her! 🙂
I look forward to reading them. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
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💕😍💞
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Very nice, Ivor
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Having that knowing that things get better, will get us through so much easier! Loved it, Ivor!
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Thank you very much, Susi 💕😍🌏
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You’re welcome!
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