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A Global Suntan

By Ivor Steven
August 3, 2026
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Flying with wings at full span,
I am the world’s missionary man —
delivering hand to hand,
without needing to land.

I’m carrying the world’s master plan:
man-to-man without the middleman;
no need for a photo scan
nor Fantasyland’s Peter Pan.

In Front of us, there are miles of land
beyond the rocks and sand
of Manhattan Island.

Follow me, hand in hand —
let us all quietly stand
beneath our glowing waveband
to receive our global suntan.


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Ivor Steven

Ivor Steven was formerly an Industrial Chemist, then a Plumber, and has been writing poetry for 19 years. He has had numerous poems published in anthologies, and on-line magazines. He is an active member of the Geelong Writers Inc.(Australia), and is a team member/barista with the on-line magazine "Go Dog Go Cafe" (America).

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  • Eugi
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    July 21, 2026
    What a lovely and lyrical piece, Ivor. Your words would make a great song.

    Uluru, Kakadu, Kathmandu, and Xanadu

  • LC Ahl (Lucy)
    on
    May 4, 2026
    Great story Scarlett! Excellent delivery!

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  • LC Ahl (Lucy)
    on
    May 4, 2026
    I loved this series. You have a gift for world building!

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  • Ivor R Steven
    on
    April 14, 2026
    Thank you very much for your kind words, Derrick

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  • Ivor Steven
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    April 14, 2026
    Thank you so much for visiting my poem here at CHW, Beth

    Arise With My Light

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