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An Unused Compass

By Ivor Steven
April 1, 2024
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Inside the White House of Justice
I found an unused compass
The dial was both black and white
Pointing up, down, left, and right
Not the normal North-south, East and West
Slyly, I looked around and tucked it into my vest

Oh well, I thought, finders’ keepers
Why leave it for the government sweepers?
Despite not showing me, which way I was going
Any direction was better than just not knowing

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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.

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    Great story Scarlett! Excellent delivery!

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    Thank you so much for visiting my poem here at CHW, Beth

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