Today I am presenting my poem “Memories and Rhymes”, which I wrote five years ago to commemerate the 5th anniversary of Carole’s passing, and now all so quickly, it is ten years after her passing …

Memories and Rhymes
My inner vacuum’s full
Of earth and sky
Laying in my void
I watch my universe pass on by
My lonely heart’s full
Of love and grace
Laying upon evening dew
I watch my star shine in space
My empty hands are full
Of memories and rhymes
Resting in my bed
I watch my dreams fall on lines
Ivor Steven (c) May 2017
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
Beautifully poignant – the portrait a perfect accompaniment
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Thank you Derrick … yep I’m still up ..12.15am … the adrenaline is flowing this month ..
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Reblogged this on Ivor.Plumber/Poet and commented:
The wonderful memories shall always live on ..
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A heart-touching trio, Ivor…Carole’s photo, your poem, and the song. We are with you today in heart, prayers and with love. (((HUGS)))
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Thank you Carolyn .. the memories are flowing.. . 2 days ‘til her funeral day on 9th May .. I’m coping ok … still lots of tissues left 💕😊💜
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Hang in there, Ivor! I’m so glad you have some tissues. 🙂 💜
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Tissues and Frankie 🐶💕
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I watch my dreams fall on lines… ❤️
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Thank you 💕
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What a wonderful, loving and emotional remembrance of Carole, Ivor!! It is so great to be able to read words “straight from someone’s heart” and have them reach out and tough the reader – me! One of your best!!!! 😁🎁✨👌
Here is a poem I wrote that may do the same for you, My Friend!!
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Thank you Chuck .. I shall read your piece in the morning. ..😊🤗
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Poignant and beautiful, Ivor! Lovely photo. ❤
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Thank you Cheryl .. me from 50 years ago 😃😊💕🌏
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Ten years can pass by in a blink. Beautifully written. I was especially touched by the second stanza.
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Thank you for your kind words 💕😊
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