Throwback Friday, Steve the Snail. His Story

This lifestyle, philosophical poem was written in November 2022 and returns to a moment of small, steady bravery. Inspired by a lone snail crossing the wet bitumen — slow, deliberate, and determined — it reflects on purpose, persistence, and the quiet journeys we all make.



Steve the Snail. His Story


I wonder what the story was
Why was Steve the Snail?
Crossing the wet bitumen road
There, by himself
Bravely and slowly sliding along
Determined to reach the other side

Steve’s path was a dangerous one
But the purpose of his journey
Remains locked away
Within the privacy
Of his ‘one-story’ home





Steve’s quiet journey reminds us how much courage lives in small, steady steps. Brandi Carlile’s The Story deepens that moment — a song for the hidden reasons and private paths we all carry within our own “one‑story” homes.


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Until Eyes Hear Sound

Amazon >> Amazon.com : Until Eyes Hear Sound

Lulu Books >>  Until Eyes Hear Sound (lulu.com)



Perceptions:

Amazon >>  Perceptions : Steven, Ivor, Knight, Derrick: Amazon.com.au: Books
Lulu Books >>  Perceptions (lulu.com)



Tullawalla:

Amazon >> Tullawalla A Meeting Place Where My Empty Hands are Full of Memories and Rhymes : Steven, Ivor: Amazon.com.au: Books


OR: >> You may email me directly for a signed copy at
ivorrs20@gmail.com … and I can send you a PayPal account,
for the Book, plus Postage.


Ivor Steven ©  July 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.

18 thoughts on “Throwback Friday, Steve the Snail. His Story”

  2. My granddaughter Colette has a book called “Snail Crossing”; it’s her favorite book these days and we love reading it together. In that book, a very determined snail crosses a road …. despite of dangerous cars and hungry crows …. to get to his favorite food: a field of cabbage! Who knew? Along the way, he is befriended by a group of ants who help him in his quest. Food and friendship. Maybe that’s what enticed Steve! 🐌 🛣️ 🥬 🤎

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  5. Sweet photo! 🐌 🙂
    I always love when you share Steve the Snail with us! 🐌 🙂 We care about him…he is an inspiration to us all…we are rooting for him, cheering him on! One day at a time, Steve. 🙂
    Life is not a race, it’s a journey…and snails know how to travel bestest. I’ve always enjoyed watching them! 🙂
    Thanks for sharing Brandi…and that is one of my all-time fave songs! 🙂
    (((HUGS))) . ݁₊ ⋆࿔ . ݁ . ݁₊ ⋆࿔ . ݁˖𓂃๑ï

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