Above Images: My doggie Frankie, on his early morning walkie.
Before The Bell Rings
I am changing my daily routine
Now summer is in full swing
Hot like a fiery lantern
Before the breakfast bell rings
I will leave early and go walking
With doggie in tow, happily prancing
We will bathe in golden sunrises
Under the cobalt blue skies
Adorned with white cirrus stripes
Ivor Steven (c) January 2022
I am pleased and proud to announce that my two ‘Doggie’ poems Lily and the Lizard of Wizardry & My Girl, were published in the Positive Words Magazine, October Issue. and thank you to the Editor, Sandra, for selecting my poems… For further information about this fabulous Australian magazine, visit their site via this link > https://positivewordsmagazine.wordpress.com/
Attached below, I have scanned the poems directly from my copy of the Magazine
Lily and a Lizard of Wizardry
My Girl
Ivor Steven (c) November 2021
The Weekend Challenge from Weekly Prompts is: Sanctuary. Please go over and visit their fabulous site by clicking >> Here . and the poem below is my response to their prompt …
His New Sanctuary is Luxury
Sometimes in life
Just when it’s right
There’s that moment
And tonight’s that moment
Sometimes we are lucky
Against all the odds
There’s that fortunate time
I am ecstatic and feeling blessed
Gratefully thankful
I write these words on today’s Newspaper
Reading tomorrow’s weather forecast
Happiness is here
Here right beside me
Under my verandah roof
Comfy and relaxed
Frankie love’s his new sanctuary
Ivor Steven (c) August 2021
Featured Image Above: The Box Office Cafe, kitchen, which is made from an old shipping container.
Spoil Me, (With Apologies To David Redpath)
Sorry David, but here I am again
At West Geelong’s, Box Office Cafe
Spoiling myself, for Saturday lunch
Geelong’s own version, of ‘Go Dog Go Cafe’
Where owners and their furry pals all meet
Chatting and barking, one social togetherness
And yes, I get to give the doggies, pats and hugs
There’s Bronson, the well behaved little Pug
Duke, a very young Dalmatian, he’s going to be a big boy
And another Duke, a striking auburn Labrador
Sorry David, I’m going to describe my feast now
Firstly, a real Aussie cappuccino coffee
Followed by Bao Buns, with slow cooked pork
A sweet and sour glaze, and fresh herbs
With cucumber, pickled carrot, fried shallots
Complimented by a delicate Gochujang mayonnaise
Then of course, I had to have a delicious cake
David, I couldn’t resist, a Berry Velvet teacake
Leaving me no option, but to wash it all down
With one of those politically incorrect, Blackman’s lagers
Cheers everyone, I’ll be on holiday, in Ballarat this week
Ivor Steven (c) October 2019
This gorgeous boarder is a precious reminder, that it’s time !! for Ivor to become a doggie owner again. I’m thoroughly enjoying her company and her love.
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Here I am again, minding my furry friend Cyndi for the Weekend. It’s so hot outside, I.m afraid we are both confined to indoor activities.
Cyndi on my bed last night …
Cyndi watching me do my exercises……
Cyndi watching me make breakfast…..
Cyndi waiting for a piece of my breakfast….. she’s already been fed !!
Cyndi on the lounge with me……
Cyndi in Lily’s old bed…. She doesn’t quite fit !! Watching me in my writers haven…..
As you can see, Cyndi is very busy and flat out keeping an eye on me !!
Cheers
Ivor And Cyndi , Woof woof….
Laying beside me, she quietly snores
Upon my pillow, her out-stretched fluffy paws
Slowly she awakes, breakfast is due
Nuzzling my face, come-on you !
Looking straight at me, friendly brown eyes
Wagging her tail, she’s forever loving and shy
Long golden ears, flip and flop
Smooches and cuddles, she never stops
Ivor Steven (c) 2018
words written, her silent years
every fallen tear
words written, out of sheer fear
often drowning in beer
words written, not so severe
my everlasting revere
words written, for everyone to hear
exploring a new frontier
words written, clouds beginning to clear
searching for love, far away and near
words written, needing someone to steer
tomorrow, and beyond my time here
Ivor Steven (c) 2018
Hi dear readers, Ivor’s at it again, looking after a gorgeous dog for ten days. Let me introduce you to “Cyndy”, I’m minding her, while her owner is away on holidays. Cyndy and and I are dear friends from a few years ago, when we all lived together, Lily and Cyndy, Ivor and Sue,….. Sue is my ex-girlfriend/partner from those days. Cyndy is a snuggly King George Cavalier, and she’s a healthy 9 year-old bundle of joy, and she hasn’t left my side since she arrived here this morning. We are in for a lovely time together over the next ten days, and as you can see in the below picture, Cyndy has already made herself at home, up on my bed…. xx
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 