Throwback Friday, From the Mountains to the Sea

A year ago, during a visit with my Canadian cousins, I left Vancouver Island for Edmonton and met my Alberta cousin in the small town of Wainwright. Soon after, we set off on a three‑day road trip back to the island, travelling through Jasper and the towering Rocky Mountains — a journey carved into memory.


A Picnic in the Rocky’s

Leaving Salmon Arm


On the outskirts of Vancouver, heading towards the Ferry


The ferry from Vancouver to Sidney (Vancouver Island)






From the Mountains to the Sea

I am gradually drifting down,
From out of the mountains’ smoky shroud,
Toward the seaside playground,
To rejoin a welcoming crowd.

Where, around the magical island,
There will be more stories unfold,
As time quickly filters through my hand;
But these precious moments will be all molded
Into poetic lines, written in charcoal and gold.




My Canadian cousins pointed me toward this Great Big Sea classic — a spirited companion for any journey drifting from mountains to shoreline.

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Until Eyes Hear Sound

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Perceptions:

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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 invoice
for the Book, plus Postage.



Ivor Steven ©  September 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.

25 thoughts on “Throwback Friday, From the Mountains to the Sea”

  5. This is wonderful, Ivor. Nothing like your first view of the Rockies coming in from Alberta. It’s awe-inspiring, isn’t it? You’ve shared a lovely poem about your trip.

    And I LOVE Great Big Sea. I got to see them in concert with my now-late husband and I was amazed that so many Montrealers knew and loved them. I’m so sad they have retired but the lead singer Alan Doyle is still in business.

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  6. Such an amazing beautiful place that brought you beautiful memories! And some of those memories, of travels, nature, and family, are forever resting in your wonderful poems! 🙂
    The layers of nature in your photos are stunning!
    That song/vid is a fave of mine!
    (((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️ 🙂
    PS…So glad you got to Frankie’s Barbecue! 😀

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