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Every Gilded Ounce

By Ivor Steven
November 28, 2022
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I have given 
Did I ever give enough? 
Was there any more to give? 

I received  
Every gilded ounce 
Were her frayed fragments 
Ever enough

What is enough? 
What is fair? 
What is the difference? 
Between giving 
And caring 

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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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