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A Yellow Stump

October 21, 2024

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Coffee House Writers / Ivor Steven

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

TagsFree Verse Poetry

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).