

If you wish to purchase a copy of my book “Tullawalla”, the links below will help ..
“Please Note“.. do not purchase the Hardcover book from Barnes & Noble .. they have meesed it up again
Tullawalla is Available at Amazon (Paperback), https://www.amazon.com/Tullawalla-Ivor-Steven/dp/B099H47PWQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Tullawalla&qid=1629428327&sr=8-1
Today I am presenting a poem, that didn’t make the final list, and was ‘cut’ from my new Book “Tullawalla”… Although I am not sure why I did not include “Haven’t Seen You for a While” in the book. ‘The poem was one that I placed in Carole’s funeral pamphlet’ (9 years ago)….
Haven’t Seen You for A While
Woke up dreaming of your petite smile
And pondering, I haven’t seen you for a while
That gentle smile making you so cute
So pleasing and alluring seems to suit
Dreaming of your grace and gorgeous style
And thinking, I haven’t seen you for a while
The glow on your face, reminiscing sweet things
A silky-smooth body with all it’s offerings
Dreaming of your thighs, where the harp sings
And sensing, I haven’t seen you for a while
The sweat of our loving a distant past
“Twas pure lust, sharing to the last
Dreaming of your love and more tender scenes
And realizing, I haven’t seen you for a while
Ivor Steven (c) March 2012
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
Such powerful emotions stirred by this poem, Ivor!
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I cannot remember exactly when I wrote these words Ingrid … but knew her time was near, and her medical circumstances were such that I had not slept in room for ‘a while’ …
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It must have been so hard to be together yet apart.
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They were emotional times .. although when Carole was in hospital for her last 3 weeks, they allowed me sleep in her room at night, for those final 21 days …
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I’m glad to hear that ❤️
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A sweet poem Ivor.
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Love is a powerful emotion …
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It sure is
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Reblogged this on Ivor.Plumber/Poet and commented:
This is a poem I wrote 10 years ago ..
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This is a beautiful poem Ivor..maybe on your next book..
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Yes .. lots of memories Mich 💕
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aw – love never dies, it just changes form
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Yep 💕🌏😍
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A beautiful powerful poem.
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Thank you Pragalbha, A very nostalic poem .. 🙂💞
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💛✨
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So meaningful. 🙂
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So beautiful, Ivor! So heart-touching, too.
((HUGS))) 🙂
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Yes .. one of my fav’ Carolyn .. 🤗🌏
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So powerfully poignant
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Yes .. thank you Derrick
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Beautiful!!
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Thank you Liyona .. and beautiful she was 😀💕
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I can’t imagine losing my spouse… It must be very difficult for you!
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It’s hard to explain all my emotions in words. .. I have been trying to my right for 20 years .. I suppose I’ll just stick at it .. she was so terribly sick with MS for 30 years .. we went through a lot together 🙂🌏💕
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I am so sorry she had to endure all that for so many years. It seems like you were a wonderful caretaker during that time.
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My caring task was always made easier by her gracious smile and her compassion for those around her, despite her own problems .. her aptitude amazed family and friends her continued zest for life is her everlasting legacy 😊
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What a special woman you had in your life!
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It was an honour to be the partner of such a courageous and gracious lady ..
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