Christmas is only 3 weeks away, so here is a Christmas poem I wrote 12 months ago, and one that is also in the manuscript for my proposed upcoming book of poems…
A Friend Calls
Ring, ring, and I answer.
A familiar voice, “G’day old mate
what ya up to?”
I answer, “I’ve nothin’ on this arvo.”
The best man from my wedding says,
“Good, I’ll come and pick ya up
and the missus will make us lunch.”
And he joyfully adds,
“Then I’ll take you out to see the crew,
have a Christmas drink or two.”
I’m thinking to myself,
This is an unplanned surprise day,
and these times always turn-out the best,
an afternoon with old pals,
cheery wishes before the Christmas break,
warm handshakes and hugs all round,
a group of friendly smiles from years ago,
tall tales of the past, our highs and lows,
So, this is Christmas!
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. View all posts by ivor20
Sounds perfect, Ivor!🎄
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Yes it was, hopefully we might be to get together this year..😊
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I hope you do 🍻
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🎄🥰
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i wish you get together again this Christmas Ivor..
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Things are looking promising… there will be hardly any Covid restrictions after the weekend…😀
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that is so wonderful Ivor
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Yeah… our family Christmas day will be nearly back to normal.. 🎅🤶😊
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Reblogged this on Ivor.Plumber/Poet and commented:
A Christmas poem I wrote last December, which I’ve just posted on the “Go Dog Go Cafe” site
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Wow! Restrictions lifting just in time for Christmas!
How lovely.
They’re getting tighter here. Christmas will be a very different affair here.
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Australia has been declared Covid free… but still being very cautious 😊
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A surprise day with old friends, who could want for more!
This made me think of my one and only Christmas in New Zealand, where Christmas Day wasn’t so much spent on the beach as huddled up inside with a tropical storm blowing through. It wasn’t even warm.
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Haha, those Kiwi’s know how to stuff a good day 😂
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What a wonderful poem of love and friendship all around!
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Yes, the friendly pleasantries of Christmas. 🎅😊
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Great friends last forever!
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So true Dwight 😊
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Ivor, a wonderful poem! I am glad that Australia will be able to lift restrictions and that you will have a joyous Christmas with friends and family. 🙂 Enjoy every minute of it!! ❤
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Yeah, only 6 weeks ago we were still in lockdown, but the government rules and restrictions have worked, and everyone will be able to enjoy a family Christmas
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It’s so good that people kept to the government guidelines, unlike some other countries where their “freedom” was more important. Those countries are now paying the price.
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Yes they are paying the price, for not being prepared to pay the initial self sacrifice price..
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Truly joyous, Ivor! 💖🎄🌟 ✨
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Thank you Eugenia 🎅☺💙🌏
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On I love this Ivor, but I wonder why I don’t remember it. I can usually recognise most of your reblogs. Anyway, it’s just heartwarming. 🙂
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Haha, I won’t comment about our aging memories, but yes the poem is a sweet one, thank you Sue.
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Memory – That would make a good subject for a poem. I Forgot why I went into the room… 🙂
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Oh yes, I know that one too…
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Seeing old friends! Ah how I wish i could do more of that this Christmas! Thanks for sharing this poem! I always love hearing about ‘the good ol’ days.
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Yes, we’re free from Covid in Australia just in time for Christmas… 🎅💙🌏🎄
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yay! That is so awesome! Here in the US we are not so lucky. I am so happy you will be able to spend time with friends!
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Yes, All our hard work and sacrifices have paid off..xx
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Love this!!! 🙂 This truly IS Christmas!!! 😀
(((HUGS)))
🎄
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Yeah.. handshakes, hugs, and smiles… the joy of Christmas…
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Friendship is the best gift. I am happy that you have the opportunity to gather. We aren’t so lucky here.
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