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Destiny And Shame Await

By Ivor Steven
January 22, 2024
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The universe is timeless  
And the forces of nature 
Do not hear 
The Cosmic Sundial 

The stars are limitless 
Nature’s Kingdom 
Shall remain animated 

Our planet is blameless  
We are impudent 
And unrepentant 
Destiny and shame await 

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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 R Steven
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    April 14, 2026
    Thank you very much for your kind words, Derrick

    Arise With My Light

  • Ivor Steven
    on
    April 14, 2026
    Thank you so much for visiting my poem here at CHW, Beth

    Arise With My Light

  • Derrick John Knight
    on
    April 14, 2026
    Another fine combination

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  • Beth Kennedy
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    April 13, 2026
    so beautiful, Ivor -

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  • LC Ahl (Lucy)
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    What a beautiful piece. I love your description: "That’s the beauty of love, its layers like ...

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