Author: ivor20

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.

Puddles and Ponds






Puddles and Ponds

Above the horizon’s sentinel tree line
Dark moody clouds
Were ominously rolling my way

Swiftly, fat wet drops
Started spattering my cap
And the growing round puddles
Begun pooling into ponds

I’m still miles from home
Regardless, on the remaining trek back
I’ll be good-naturedly splashing
And sloshing my way along the track




Today, I found this interesting song, “And Yet the World Turns” by, Automatic Shoes, the lyrics are below




And Yet the World Turns: Lyrics; Automatic Shoes. Matthew Joseph Hughes, Washington.


Never had a dark thought
Never felt a love rot
I just work the nine to five
That’s all I do, and I’m alive

And I never really dreamed of too much more

Never seen a sad face
Or thought much about the human race
I just punch out and punch in
And I’d do it all again

And I never really dreamed of too much more

And yet the world turns
Though your soul, it burns
You long to end these bitter wars
And get the rich to feed the poor

But I guess I never thought like that before

Never wanted to run away
From all the bills I have to pay
I do my best to please the man
Who signs my checks and ties my hands

And I guess I never thought of too much more

Never had to fight
Or stand up for my own rights
I guess I’m no protected class
And I’m fine with kissing ass

And I’m not real keen on doing too much more

And yet the world turns
Though your soul, it burns
You long to end these bitter wars
And get the rich to feed the poor

But I guess I never thought like that before
No I never really dreamed of too much more
No I never really dreamed of too much more
And I guess I never thought like that before








All Books. Now Available At:

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Shop 15/Centrepoint Arcade
132 Little Malop St, Geelong
TRADING HOURS
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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





Ivor Steven (c) August 2024

Is Once a Week, OK?

Frankie and the strawberry cheesecake … The Cafe is situated on a horse agistment ranch. >> https://www.mooraboolvalleychocolate.com.au/virtual-tour



Is Once a Week, OK?



Being a diabetic has its restrictions
But the main rule is, ‘everything in moderation’

I love homemade cheesecake
Especially the ones they make
At the Moorabool Valley Chocolate Cafe
Their irresistible strawberry cheesecakes
Are on the better side of scrumptious

Frankie does not have any dietary problems
So, he over-indulges on a strawberry
And the crunchy biscuit base
While I relax with my cafe coffee
And write another pleasure-loving poem











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Creative Geelong MAY’D Shop,
Shop 15/Centrepoint Arcade
132 Little Malop St, Geelong
TRADING HOURS
Thursday-Saturday
11am-3pm


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





Ivor Steven (c) August 2024

Moon Dog (a Haiku by Frankie)






Moon Dog (a Haiku by Frankie)


I’m a Full-Moon dog

But not the sad howling type

I smile, then lick you












All Books. Now Available At:

Creative Geelong MAY’D Shop,
Shop 15/Centrepoint Arcade
132 Little Malop St, Geelong
TRADING HOURS
Thursday-Saturday
11am-3pm


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





Ivor Steven (c) August 2024

Creative Geelong, “Market Day, and the Untethered Gallery”

Yesterday was the Creative Geelong Market Day, which allowed me to inspect the newly opened “Untethered Gallery”, also a part of the Geelong Creative’s Makers Hub.

“I’ll let my photos tell the story”

Firstly, at the Market, I enjoyed a friendly and successful day. My “Poem, Lucky Dip Bucket” was again very popular, and I also sold some of my “Books”



Secondly, I strolled 20 paces down the Arcade to visit the impressive newly opened “Untethered Gallery”, a truly outstanding venue for the Creative Geelong Makers Hub. The photos are of the Gallery and the Creative Geelong artist’s wonderful exhibits













All Books. Now Available At:

Creative Geelong MAY’D Shop,
Shop 15/Centrepoint Arcade
132 Little Malop St, Geelong
TRADING HOURS
Thursday-Saturday
11am-3pm


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





Ivor Steven (c) August 2024

The Universe Waits (a Tanka)






The Universe Waits (a Tanka)

Into the mystic
Above the trees and beyond
The universe waits
Until blind eyes hear the sound
Of The reawakening










All Books. Now Available At:

Creative Geelong MAY’D Shop,
Shop 15/Centrepoint Arcade
132 Little Malop St, Geelong
TRADING HOURS
Thursday-Saturday
11am-3pm


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





Ivor Steven (c) August 2024

Above Dark Waves (a Haiku)


𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐮, my submission

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟕 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟖 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐮 𝐩𝐨𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬.

“The light of opportunity will sweep swiftly and you should get your poem to Geelong Writers by Friday 16 August. Please use the basic 5-7-5 syllable form. Your response will be sent to the Queenscliff Maritime Museum for display as part of the museum’s celebration of International Lighthouse Weekend.”



Above Dark Waves (a Haiku)


The sea grows darker

Is the light glowing brighter?

Above these wide waves













All Books. Now Available At:

Creative Geelong MAY’D Shop,
Shop 15/Centrepoint Arcade
132 Little Malop St, Geelong
TRADING HOURS
Thursday-Saturday
11am-3pm


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





Ivor Steven (c) August 2024

Throwback Friday, Black Snow Thaws In The Winter Sun (Revised)

Today my ‘Throwback Friday’ poem, is from June 2019, and again, as is my way, I have slightly revised the original piece.



Black Snow Thaws In The Winter Sun (Revised)

I’ve no more secret words of sorrow
Only old lines I’ve borrowed
I found them in a poet’s dusty booklet
The pages were tattered, like Grandma’s cookbook
Hidden in the family’s sacred cabinet
Faded words that now appear outdated
Years of love and dreams relegated
Stored away, but prudently not wasted

My road ahead is now cleared of black snow
The night is not always dark, you know?












All Books. Now Available At:

Creative Geelong MAY’D Shop,
Shop 15/Centrepoint Arcade
132 Little Malop St, Geelong
TRADING HOURS
Thursday-Saturday
11am-3pm


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





Ivor Steven (c) August 2024

Creative Geelong Market This Saturday

Creative Geelong


Our monthly Market Day is this Saturday! We will have a dozen stalls with a broad range of goods on offer including arts & crafts, books and clothes, and all manner of bric a brac. It’s all undercover at Centrepoint Arcade from 11am-3pm.

Several of our tenant art studios will also be open as well as the May’d Shop.

Saturday 17th August
132 Little Malop St Geelong
Market Day
11am-4pm








Ivor Steven (c) August 2024

The Moon’s Podium






The Moon’s Podium



The Olympics are over
Now! Is an appropriate time
For our ancient and humble moon
To accept the shiniest medal
For being the friendly games
All around the World, marathon champion
During the endless days and sleepless nights
Our timeless warrior of the sky
Was the competitors overseeing, quiet achiever

Henceforth I duly declare
The “All Nations” podium belongs to the moon
For today, tonight, and all of our tomorrow’s












All Books. Now Available At:

Creative Geelong MAY’D Shop,
Shop 15/Centrepoint Arcade
132 Little Malop St, Geelong
TRADING HOURS
Thursday-Saturday
11am-3pm


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





Ivor Steven (c) August 2024