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I Hear Words

By Ivor Steven
July 28, 2025
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I hear words about when and where,
But is the answer out there? 

Words without guidelines, 
A sign of the times, 
Between the landmines
And the fallen pines.

Abruptly, they barge through, 
Abhorrently, they destroy you. 
Absent is their compassion, 
Abstract is their abnegation.

Despite our cumbersome ways, 
The sun rises over the bay 
And graciously resurrects our day.

Oh, please show me the way 
Through the misty sea spray 
And beyond the Blue Jay Causeway.

 

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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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  1. Eugi 28 July, 2025 at 14:08 Reply

    This is awesomeness, Ivor. I love how your clever idea manifested into a beautiful poem.

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