An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
A Lunar Surprise
After weeks of angry skies and biting winds, the moon returned—smiling, serene, and softly settling into the horizon’s embrace. I paired this poem with ELO’s Mr. Blue Sky, a song that lifts the spirit just as the moon lifted mine. May it brighten your night as it did mine.
A Lunar Surprise
After weeks of angry skies, And cold winds that stung our eyes, It was a pleasant surprise To see your smily whiteface, Before you settled down into place Upon the horizon’s pillowcase.
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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19 thoughts on “A Lunar Surprise”
Lovely verse and one of my favorite ELO songs. It’s still windy, chilly and raining here in NY …. typical October weather. Woof Woof, Frankie! 🥰☔️🌎🎶🐶🔆🌏💛
Aw! What a lovely lunar surprise! This brought joy-tears to my eyes! Your poem, your photos, and your song choice! Your posting today does brighten and lift the spirit and bring the joy! Thank you! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 💛🩵🌝🩵💛
Gentle PATS for Frankie! 🙂 ❤️ He’s like, “I got you, Dad! I’m listening!” 😉 😀
I was telling Frankie not to give me that “sad dark doggie eye look” … he was up to his tricks for treats … and yes it was nice to see the moon and “Mr Blue Sky Again”, Carolyn. 🌏💙🌖🌞💕🐶
Lovely verse and one of my favorite ELO songs. It’s still windy, chilly and raining here in NY …. typical October weather. Woof Woof, Frankie! 🥰☔️🌎🎶🐶🔆🌏💛
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Yes, it was nice to finally see some “blue” spring skies, Nancy 💙🌏📘🎶
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A great surprise and thanks for the sing, I haven’t heard it in forever!
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Oh, it’s one ELO’s bestest 🎶😍
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It is!
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The photo of you and Frankie…❤️ I love his little paws on your arm.
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He’s such a gentle soul, and he knows how to politely ask for a treat’ 🐶🐾😍Lois
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Aw! What a lovely lunar surprise! This brought joy-tears to my eyes! Your poem, your photos, and your song choice! Your posting today does brighten and lift the spirit and bring the joy! Thank you! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 💛🩵🌝🩵💛
Gentle PATS for Frankie! 🙂 ❤️ He’s like, “I got you, Dad! I’m listening!” 😉 😀
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I was telling Frankie not to give me that “sad dark doggie eye look” … he was up to his tricks for treats … and yes it was nice to see the moon and “Mr Blue Sky Again”, Carolyn. 🌏💙🌖🌞💕🐶
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Ah! Yes, our pups do know how to beg…those eyes, that face, that little whimper. 😉 😀
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Frankie is an expert … 🐶💕😍
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Ha! For sure! 🙂 ❤️
Keep keepin’ your Dad on his toes, Frankie! 😉 😀
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Woof, woof, 🐶🐶
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I thought Frankie was in trouble
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Your poem reflects the magic of a lunar surprise, and my fav ELO song. Woof, woof, Frankie. 🌙💛💙
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The ELO song was a perfect choice for my Mr Moon and Mr Blue Sky poem, Eugi … and everyone loves to see Frankie 🐶💙🌏📘
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Lovely pics and poem.
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Thank you very much, Sadje … yes, it was lovely to be able to take some photos of the moon 🌗😍
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Very cool.
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