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A Yellow Stump

By Ivor Steven
October 21, 2024
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Once upon a time
Before the days of landmines
I stood strong and free
In the westerly breeze

Then one day, a war’s windstorm
Crucified my peaceful platform
And I was recklessly blown down
Upon my neutral ground

My body landed with a flump
And left behind a yellow stump
A forlorn poisoned lump
Inside the planet’s toxic dump


Editor: Erynn Crittenden


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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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4 comments

  1. Beth Kennedy 21 October, 2024 at 19:59 Reply

    boom. well done, Ivor!

  2. Nancy Richy 21 October, 2024 at 20:22 Reply

    Oh, this is excellent, Ivor!

    • Ivor Steven 22 October, 2024 at 16:16 Reply

      Thank you very much for your thoughtful words and for visiting CHW, Nancy 🤗🌏😍📗

  3. ben Alexander 22 October, 2024 at 03:17 Reply

    Excellent, but depressing, Ivor!

    Much love,
    David

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