Monday, June 1st 2026

After weeks of mild, forgiving autumn days, winter arrived this morning without ceremony — a cool breath through the trees, a dimming of the sun, and the first hint of rain settling over the café windows.


So there we were, winter at our shoulders and coffee in hand, watching the day change

And for Sadje’s,
What do you see # 343- June 1, 2026
>> What do you see # 343- June 1, 2026 – Keep it alive






Monday, June 1st 2026


It’s the first day of winter.
Our weather-weary sun
is diminishing and hiding
behind our shady evergreen trees
and the dark, rainy clouds.

We’re cold, but safely sheltering
at the cosy Box Office Cafe
and enjoying our coffee and treats.
Frankie is snuggling up beside me,
and despite the damp atmosphere,
my trusty old pencil still works,
no matter what the prevailing conditions.





A low ember of winter, still burning somewhere inside.




Ivor Steven  ©  June 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.

31 thoughts on “Monday, June 1st 2026”

  1. After lots of rain summer has finally arrived with temperatures forecasted to soar into the 80’s Fahrenheit – 26 Celsius. How bout I trade you some of my hot air for some of your cold air. 🙂

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  7. HAPPY June 1st, Ivor and Frankie! 🙂
    Looks like you two know how to celebrate the first day of winter! 🥳
    Your photos and poem are a collection of beautiful memories on this day! YAY! 🙂
    And such a haunting, heart-touching song. (Pass the tissues, please.)
    (((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️

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      2. It’s unique, the was an old container, and built roof shelters around it, then the and when antique shed next door became vacant, they made that into the main part of the cafe, everything is cosy and rustic, with open outdoor feel to it, there’s no doorway, just an entrance, there’s no windows, just awnings and verandahs 🌏😀🐶

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