After a stretch of nostalgic posts and tender reflections, I found myself drawn back to the calm of the outdoors today. There’s something reassuring about standing under a wide sky, watching a flock move as one — a reminder that even a quiet gatecrasher can find a place to belong.
One of the Crowd
Beneath the drifting clouds,
within the circling flock
who ritually gather
from all around the block,
I enjoy being one of the crowd —
and I’m socially allowed
to be a peaceful gatecrasher.
In the easy company of wings and drifting light, I found my way back to calm.
Ivor Steven © April 2026
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
Stunning photos, my dear friend. So good to hear Augie March. 🩵 🐦⬛🎶
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Thank you so much my friend for your lovely words 🎶💕🌏🥰
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Most and always welcome, my dear friend 🥰
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This is what I call a magic ✨ post Ivor ✨✨
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Yes, we need some magic in our lives to help us through those nostalgic times , Willow 🥰🌏
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yes indeed 💜😀😀
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Beautiful, Ivor! The calm is a wonderful place to be…nature, bird watching, joy, and gratitude bring the peace. 🙂
Fabulous photos…wow! 🙂 Smile-bringing poem…brilliant! 🙂 Lovely song/vid…such a joy to hear Augie sing! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you very much for your lovely wishes and words, Carolyn … no better way to relax and wind down , than take a walk with Frankie along our favourite track, and nature put on a special show for us, with the biggest flock birds in the sky, to greet us 🥰🤗🌏💛🎶💕
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yay, I’m happy for where you’ve phone yourself –
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Thank you kindly, Beth
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A beautiful and calming poem
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Thank you, and yes, I needed a calming break after my hectic weekend, Sadje
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You’re welcome. ☺️
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Fine reflections, Ivor
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Thank you very much, Derrick
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Fabulous photos, and a reflective and calming poem, Ivor.💗
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Thank you very much, Eugi … it’s been a tiring/trying time …
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You’re welcome, Ivor. 🥰
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Love the poem Ivor, relaxation is a must, glad to hear you found some.
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Thank you, Ernie … and yes, it was a much needed break
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Our outdoors has betrayed us- we were in the40’s F last week and everything was beginning to melt- and now? 20’s and snowing- approx 4 inches so far with more expected today and tomorrow! oh well….. It can’t last forever…
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And we’re having a late summer, it will be 75’ F to 80’ F for the next two weeks
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