Good morning dear readers, today’s poem is one I wrote on my phone while I was lying in bed early in the morning, during September 2018. I think I was half asleep or half awake, answering a few of my readers comments. I would like to sincerely thank Kate of Calmkate – aroused, for inspiring me to write this piece way back then, despite me probably being in a state of dreamy slumber.
Hills And Hollows
I’m a sprightly sparrow
I don’t like to wallow
Come fly with me tomorrow
Above the hills and hollows
I’ll swim the river of sorrow
Walk through fields of green and yellow
Pushing my old empty barrow
Full of my memories to follow
Looking for her golden halo
Somewhere over the rainbow
Ivor Steven (c) September 2018
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 4 years, and writing poems for 20 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
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Yes .. Thank you Barbara
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Reblogged this on Ivor.Plumber/Poet and commented:
My nostalgic poem “Hills and Hollows”, is featured in “Go Dog Go Cafe’s , Throwback Friday” segment today
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A beautiful, flowing poem that touches the heart, Ivor. I am glad you shared it today! ❤ All the best!
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Thank you Cheryl ..it’ll be Carole’s 75th birthday on Easter Sunday. .. 10 years ago on her 65th birthday … I took into hospital … for the last time .. she died on May 3rd .. 10 years ago … these are going to be a very nostalgic weeks for me … and my writings will be reflecting my emotions… it’s 4.00am here and my mind is already full of memories.. adrenaline is kicking in 😊💕🌏🥰
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This heart-toucher 💜 brought the tears flowing. This is beautiful, Ivor. 💜
Rest in the good memories.
(((HUGS))) 💜
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Thank you Carolyn … ..it’ll be Carole’s 75th birthday on Easter Sunday. .. 10 years ago on her 65th birthday … I took into hospital … for the last time .. she died on May 3rd .. 10 years ago … these are going to be a very nostalgic few weeks for me … and my writings will be reflecting my emotions… my mind is already full of memories … adrenaline is kicking in … 💕😊🤗🌏🥰
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Aw. I know this has to be a very emotional time for you. Let the emotions flow. Share what you want, or need, to share. We are here for you. We care. We uphold you with sympathy, compassion, and love.
I hope the joyful memories of your love for Carole, and her love for you, and your time together will bring you smiles.
💜 💜 💜
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Thank you Carolyn for thoughtfulness and kindness .. I appreciate your lovely support .. I’ll be ok .. of course I get emotional … that’s me … my friends will have the tissues ready, they understand what I’m like 👍🏻 ..🤗🌏💕
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You’re welcome.
You know I get emotional, too.
Yes, tissues at the ready. 🙂
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Yeah … and I am having a well deserved sleep-in this Sunday morning 😴🤗🌏💕
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