An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
Throwback Friday, Beyond Sunset
I found this poem that I first posted in February 2018. I hope you enjoy the re-run, and as is my way, I’ve made a few edits.
Beyond Sunset (Revised)
Gently, the dying moonlight awakens my dawn And the baptizing sunrise waters my eyes Drowning the silent hours of my shallow day And dimming my hopes of playing in the hay
A hazy dusk shrouds the cemetery lawn And the rituals of sunset beckon my evening plight Flailing and falling upon sleepless night And I lie prone under my weighted crown
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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What does it say in Genesis, something about , there was morning, there was evening… Something like that. Your verse reminded me of learning that in my childhood.
OH, Ivor! So powerful, so poignant! Vivid word-pics and strong emotions!
This posting touches my heart deeply…photo, poem and song/vid. I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes.
Sometimes we know we need to let go, and yet we can’t. The pain of loss and separation is too deep. The painful memories so difficult to set aside. Yet we can continue to hope for healing and new beginnings as we focus on the good, happy memories.
I read that James Bay wrote that song after the loss of a family member to cancer.
Often nature, especially the daily sunrise and sunset remind me of those I love who have passed on. But, I, also, find comfort in the sunset time of the night and in the big beautiful glowing moon. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for your very kind words, Carolyn … It’s 7 years since I originally wrote this one, and these days I have learnt to cope with emotions that roll through our souls when least expected … I only recently came across this James Bay song, and it’ was such a suitable tune for my poem … 💙💜💕😍🎵🌏🐶
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Lovely indeed, dear Ivor! 😎
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Thank you kindly dear Nancy 12.30am … nite, nite 😊😴
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So beautiful, Ivor!💕
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Thank you for your kind words, Grace … sometimes our inner most thoughts are difficult to express in words 📖💕
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My pleasure. Absolutely 💕
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What does it say in Genesis, something about , there was morning, there was evening… Something like that. Your verse reminded me of learning that in my childhood.
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I wonder if my subconscious mind was thinking about that … it’s a poem of love and grief and the emotions that the moon and sun evoke
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❤️🌅
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This is so lovely Ivor
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Thank you for kind words, Sadje 📖😊😍
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Always a pleasure my friend
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Thank you very much for kindly reflagging my poem 📖🤗🌏📘
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Lovely.
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Thank you kindly,
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OH, Ivor! So powerful, so poignant! Vivid word-pics and strong emotions!
This posting touches my heart deeply…photo, poem and song/vid. I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes.
Sometimes we know we need to let go, and yet we can’t. The pain of loss and separation is too deep. The painful memories so difficult to set aside. Yet we can continue to hope for healing and new beginnings as we focus on the good, happy memories.
I read that James Bay wrote that song after the loss of a family member to cancer.
Often nature, especially the daily sunrise and sunset remind me of those I love who have passed on. But, I, also, find comfort in the sunset time of the night and in the big beautiful glowing moon. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you for your very kind words, Carolyn … It’s 7 years since I originally wrote this one, and these days I have learnt to cope with emotions that roll through our souls when least expected … I only recently came across this James Bay song, and it’ was such a suitable tune for my poem … 💙💜💕😍🎵🌏🐶
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Sorry for my l-o-n-g comments. Your powerful and wonderful posts always get me to thinkin’ and feelin’. 🙂
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I love your wonderful comments, and always look forward to your thoughtful words, Carolyn 🤗📖🌏😍🎶🐶
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Really poignant
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Thank you very much, Derrick …
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Beautiful and emotive piece, Ivor. The James Bay song is the perfect choice. 💗
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Thank you very much for your wonderfully thoughtful words, Eugi 🎶😊🌏💕📖
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You’re very welcome, Ivor. 💗
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