My Universe, or: Here, There, and Everywhere
It’s a glorious autumn morning
And here I am
Standing in the middle
Of my universe
Between the bright sun to my right
And the deft daytime moon on my left
Oh, I should say, east and west
Because when I turn around
To walk toward the north
East and west are
Here and there
No matter the where
And the middle of my universe
Is always here, like a wet-nurse
For better or worse
.
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An interesting way to look at it, Ivor!
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That’s the way we are, down here in the Southern Hemisphere 🌏😍
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🙂
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Beautiful photos Ivor. I could never tell east or west unless sun is rising or setting
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Yes, the sun is our guiding light, Sadje 🌞🌏🤗😍
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Yes, definitely
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we are all a part of the universe and it is everything around us
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Indeed so, Beth 🌏🤗
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Beautiful verse, dear Ivor, and such lovely photos. Thank you! 💙🌞🌏🌓💛
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Thank you kindly, Nancy … after our much needed sleep in, my turned on all its “welcome back lights” 🌏🤗😍
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He’s B-A-C-K!! The restorative powers of the body are amazing when treated with the kind attention it deserves. I’m glad to know both you and Frankie are back in action, dear Ivor! 🥰🐶🌏👨🏼💻💛
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Cold mornings (3’C) , but sunny autumn days, Nancy 🌞😍🌏
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Good for your walkies with Frankie! Sounds lovely, dear Ivor. 🌞🤎🐶🚶🏼♂️🌏💛
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My post today reflects that, Nancy “Rainbow Over Pakp” …
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Happy days
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OH, such a lovely trio…photos, poem and song/vid!
I’m so glad you and Frankie got some much-needed rest/sleep and are back at it with smiles and fun! Ha! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🌞🫶🩵💛💚🫶🌛
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Thank you very much, Carolyn … yes, we are having a couple of much needed, restful days … 🌞🌏🐶☕🌗💗😍
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What a beautifully written reflection, Ivor! Your words capture the quiet magic of simply being—the balance of sun and moon, the grounding presence of “here,” and the poetic rhythm of life’s in-betweens. “The middle of my universe is always here” truly resonated with me.
Thank you for sharing your gift through such soulful books. I look forward to diving deeper into Until Eyes Hear Sound and your other titles.
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Diya | @twintales2025
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Thank you so much for your very kind words, I greatly appreciate your lovely comments, Dija 🌏🌞🌗😍
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I always feel as if I am in the middle of the universe, as our sun doesn’t rise high off the horizon, and using it to get one’s bearings is tricky. Loved this.
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Thank you for your lovely words, Violet xx 🌏
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Good to know one’s place. Nice write, mate
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Yep, my old scout compass is still working … but sometimes my old quill still runs out of ink
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