An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
My Lunar Lullaby (a Tanka)
Last night’s moonrise over Corio Bay felt like nature’s gentle transition from winter to spring. This Tanka is my reflection (and Frankie’s) on that moment of quiet beauty.
Moonrise by the Bay — a quiet witness to winter’s farewell
My Lunar Lullaby (a Tanka)
Cobalt twilight sky, With a pink full moon rising Over a calm Bay- Winter’s lunar finale, My world’s springtime lullaby.
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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Gorgeous words and photos. I can hardly believe it is already time to transition into winter in my little corner of the world. A month from now we will probably have already had our first snow.
Thank you for your lovely words, Dale … it was a perfect scenario for to capture some colourful moments: the twilight sky was clear and the bay was tranquilly calm 🌔🌏😍🐶🎶
Oh, this is lovely, dear Ivor. Spring is such a gorgeous time of year, a sweet transition from the sting of winter. Frankie’s looking rather regal today! Another great BL song. 🩷🌸🐶👑🌏🎶😎💛
Actually, I was struggling with how described the tranquil appearance of the gorgeous full moon, and then i listening to some Beluga Lagoon music and ‘Homo Sapien Lullaby’ was playing and I thought “yes, that’s the word I’m looking for” … Lullaby is such serene and gentle word … as always, thank you kindly for your thoughtfulness, Nancy 🐶🤗🌏🎶😍📖
Such beautiful quiet beauty photos! Perfect to accompany your beautiful poem!
Your photos, your poem, and that song/vid…all lovely works of art, Ivor! 🙂
Thank you for sharing the photos of Frankie! Just seeing him makes me so happy! I am missing Cooper greatly tonight.
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
PS…Always give Frankie some love from me. Thank you!
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
Looking peaceful
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It was very much that way, Derrick
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Wow, amazing photographs and delightful photographs
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Thank you kindly, Robbie 🌏🌔💙
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Beautiful
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Thank you, Beth
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Gorgeous words and photos. I can hardly believe it is already time to transition into winter in my little corner of the world. A month from now we will probably have already had our first snow.
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Yes, how time flies around our planet 🌎🌏 … snow is something that doesn’t happen in Geelong, Violet 🌞😊😍🐶
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Beautiful post, Ivor. The gorgeous pictures go with your lovely words perfectly.
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Thank you for your lovely words, Dale … it was a perfect scenario for to capture some colourful moments: the twilight sky was clear and the bay was tranquilly calm 🌔🌏😍🐶🎶
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My pleasure and yes, everything exudes tranquility.
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Oh, this is lovely, dear Ivor. Spring is such a gorgeous time of year, a sweet transition from the sting of winter. Frankie’s looking rather regal today! Another great BL song. 🩷🌸🐶👑🌏🎶😎💛
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Actually, I was struggling with how described the tranquil appearance of the gorgeous full moon, and then i listening to some Beluga Lagoon music and ‘Homo Sapien Lullaby’ was playing and I thought “yes, that’s the word I’m looking for” … Lullaby is such serene and gentle word … as always, thank you kindly for your thoughtfulness, Nancy 🐶🤗🌏🎶😍📖
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Always my great pleasure, dear Ivor 🥰
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Lovely. You and Frankie too 💞
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Thank you very much, Val 🌏😊🐶
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Beautiful, especially Frankie.
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Frankie loves going down to the waterfront 🐶😍🌏🌔
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I’m sure he does. 🙂
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You are seriously talented, Sir…I’m very impressed and love this tanka as well as the gorgeous photos.
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Thank you for your lovely comments … I write a lot of poems and from my large collection of verses, some of them invariably turn out to be ok 📖🌏😍🐶🌔
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You’re so modest, a lovely aspect of character!!😊
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I get that off my Dad 😉
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Well he must have been a very fine man, you’re blessed!
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Indeed so, he was a kind and gentle Dad
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Oh I’m envious.
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Such beautiful quiet beauty photos! Perfect to accompany your beautiful poem!
Your photos, your poem, and that song/vid…all lovely works of art, Ivor! 🙂
Thank you for sharing the photos of Frankie! Just seeing him makes me so happy! I am missing Cooper greatly tonight.
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
PS…Always give Frankie some love from me. Thank you!
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Oh, I’m sorry to hear you’re missing Coops tonight, and yes, I’ll give Frankie some extra love and hugs tonight, Carolyn 🐶💕😍🌏💙💜💚🐶
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What a beautiful sight
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Indeed, it was serenely peaceful, Sadje
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Awesome
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Lovely photos, and tanka, Ivor.💖
Lullabies among angels
shedding winter from their wings
pink moon blushing
awaiting springtime
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beautiful pic👍
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Thank you, Neeraj
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