A Rocketeer’s Poetry Career





A Rocketeer’s Poetry Career


Time is swift, like a deer.
Seven and a half decades of cheer-
And I am still here
To welcome another year.

No longer a brave musketeer,
Nor a faithful volunteer,
I am near the last frontier
Of my uncharted poetry career;
And I no longer fear
Becoming her celestial rocketeer.






Ivor Steven ©  January 1st 2026

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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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      4. Yeah … great finale words, Brian. I’ve made our little conversation into a poem, scheduled for 7.20 pm, if that’s ok with you …

        This morning, Brian and I had an interesting conversation related to my poem, “A Rocketeer’s Poetry Career.” You may visit Brian’s fabulous Photographic site by clicking on this link >> https://bushboy.blog/

        A New Year’s Day Conversation, with Brian

        “There is a time
        to put away your sword,
        and pick up a pen,
        Isn’t there, Ivor?”

        “My old quill
        is still full of ink, Brian”

        “and blood on your sword?”

        “There is always blood
        After the thud
        Of a muddy flood”

        Ah, this swords a dud,
        So dull, draws no blood
        Only, this bloody mud

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  10. Your poem is so relatable. We understand. ❤️
    Happy New Year to you and Frankie! 🥳

    In 2026 we will continue to take one day at a time…with smiles and courage and laughter…so grateful for each new day! 🙂 (((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️

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