A Blackbird’s Night

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A Blackbird’s Night


Not everything said
understands the light
within our heads.

On a Wolf Moon night,
what I write,
in black and white,
is not always right –
slumber darkens my sight.

I am no white knight,
nor a feathery kite.
And despite
my comfy campsite,

the world’s warring blight
incites me to always fight
for what is right
in black and white.




Footnote: I’m pleased to report that last week’s plumbing job was completed today. Even though I was tired and it was nearly dark, we still managed to go for our walkie …




Ivor Steven  Β©  January 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.

15 thoughts on “A Blackbird’s Night”

  1. Your images are beautiful!
    Your poem is so right-on, a delight, and so bright (brilliant πŸ™‚ )!
    Your music/vid choice is wonderful!
    YAY for finishing the plumbing job! Excellent work, Ivor!
    Aw, little Frankie looks weary. Hope you both are getting some good rest and sleep!
    (((HUGS))) β€οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›β€οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›β€οΈ

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    1. Yeah, we’ve had a big sleep in, and Frankie is still sleeping 🐢😴 … I’m glad I had this poem stored in my drafts, I far too busy, then far too tired, to write a poem, or do any blogging … thank you for appreciating my thoughtful poem, photos, and music, Carolyn πŸŽΆπŸ€—πŸŒπŸ₯°πŸ’•πŸΆπŸ˜ŽπŸ“˜

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