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Climbing the Stairs

By Ivor Steven
December 1, 2025
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The image is of a crow as it arcs below the sun, through the late afternoon sky— (a visual silhouette of hunger)
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Has the sun
become our unattainable star?
Is our darkness
extending too far?

Is our ozone layer
beyond all repair?
It seems our governments
forgot how to climb stairs.

The majority of us
are caringly in despair.
Who’s out there, with
a full sail of fresh air?


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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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Latest Comments

  • Ivor Steven
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    February 19, 2026
    Thank you very much for reading my poem here on CHW magazine. It was a fortuitous ...

    Beyond My Outpost

  • Ivor Steven
    on
    February 19, 2026
    Thank you for reading my poem here at CHW; I appreciate your thoughtful comments, EugiI

    Beyond My Outpost

  • Cheryl Batavia
    on
    February 18, 2026
    Ivor, the photo is perfectly paired with this poem, both reflecting the uncertainties of this era.

    Beyond My Outpost

  • Eugi
    on
    February 18, 2026
    Beautiful said, and excellent rhyming, Ivor. Where do we land where there is peace and light?

    Beyond My Outpost

  • Susi
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    November 3, 2025
    Beautiful, Ivor!

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