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Afloat

By Ivor Steven
December 13, 2021
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Floating, street-art from Geelong
Featured Image by Ivor Steven

today I am going to build a better way
I will open my doorway to more sun rays
and walk the pathway to a shimmering bay

I need to run away from her empty pearl tray
visit downtown and watch a live play
or hung-out in the alley outside the royal ballet
just for appearances sake, I’ll shuffle and sway

maybe the town-crier would let me stay
even though I might look like an old stray
standing alone under the memorial archway

then without delay I jump on the tramway
and head away to the shipping quay
that have restored ocean liners on display
where I shyly sneak up the gangway
waving my refugee pass for entry into the USA

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Photo by Ivor Steven
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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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5 comments

  1. Cheryl Batavia 15 December, 2021 at 10:28 Reply

    Such a whimsical poem with lovely images! Freedom! Freedom to come and go, to be a part of the scene, to visit family members far away. That is what we all desire. May we all get our wish! Beautiful poem, Ivor! <3

    • Ivor Steven 15 December, 2021 at 16:42 Reply

      Thank you Cheryl for your comprehensive and thoughtful comments, and you have indeed understood the essence of my poem .. although whimsically written my message of the pandemic causing widespread confusion and general apprehension, is undeniable. 🌏😀💕

  2. Ivor Steven 15 December, 2021 at 10:41 Reply

    Thank you to coffee House Writers for publishing my poem

  3. Jo Curtain 16 December, 2021 at 16:50 Reply

    Ivor, I love the way you have juxtaposed wonderful playful images of the every day. You’ve evoked the sense of insecurity, isolation and loneliness many have felt during these past two years.

  4. Ivor Steven 17 December, 2021 at 15:54 Reply

    Thank you Jo .. and you have summed up my mixture wit and seriousness superbly

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