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I’m Leaving

By Ivor Steven
April 28, 2025
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I’m leaving
Through that porthole in the clouds
And flying away from the maddening crowd

I’m avoiding
Those tiresome tyrants,
Who cover up new blood stains,
And drown our Sunflowers with their hard rain

I’m leaving
Through that mystical vortex
Where I see weary blackbirds leaving our dirty town
And fly toward this world’s golden crown

I’m traveling
Beyond the sky’s tunnel of light
Far away from this planet’s decaying curse
To find that pristine rock in our universe


Editor: Erynn Crittenden


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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

  • Annette Kalandros
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    October 12, 2026
    Well done, Ivor.

    A Bird of the Sun

  • Rowan Moskowitz
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    October 12, 2026
    Thank you so much, and I appreciate it❤️

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  • Seth Corry
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    September 1, 2026
    thank you!

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  • LC Ahl (Lucy)
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    August 31, 2026
    Seth you have a magical way with words.

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  • LC Ahl (Lucy)
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    August 31, 2026
    Ivor, your poems are always so uplifting as are your photos!

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