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Behind Your Mirror

By Ivor Steven
May 29, 2023
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At the local veil sales 
You will hear me ask 
“Are you wearing a mask”
 
You, lurking in the back pews
Beyond your mirror’s view 
Waiting to be rescued 

When you return home 
If you roll away your mirror of stone 
You will no longer be alone 

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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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3 comments

  1. D.Y. Freeman 6 June, 2023 at 17:53 Reply

    I really love this poem. Well written, well done!

    • Ivor Steven 8 June, 2023 at 12:43 Reply

      Thank you kind words, I appreciate your enthusiasm for my poem

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