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Every Rock I Kicked

By Ivor Steven
July 29, 2024
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Every rock I kicked aside
Etched her moon-washed shadow
Across the distant sky

Every stone I bounced over the waves
Mirrored her olive eyes
Within my bleary dreams

Every sod of earth I walked upon
Resurrected her memories
Within my lonely heart

And with every phase of the daylight moon
The frozen rivers in my weary soul
Began to thaw

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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

    Arise With My Light

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

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  • LC Ahl (Lucy)
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    April 6, 2026
    What a beautiful piece. I love your description: "That’s the beauty of love, its layers like ...

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