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Climbing the Stairs

By Ivor Steven
December 1, 2025
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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

  • Susi
    on
    November 3, 2025
    Beautiful, Ivor!

    Paddling In Time

  • Ivor Steven
    on
    October 30, 2025
    Thank you for your gracious words, Violet 😍📖🌏

    It Is Manuscript Time

  • violet
    on
    October 27, 2025
    So aptly 'you' Ivor! I love it!

    It Is Manuscript Time

  • Ivor Steven
    on
    October 24, 2025
    Many thanks for visiting my poem here at Coffee House Writers Magazine, and thank you for ...

    Paddling In Time

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