Every Gilded Ounce
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
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
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).