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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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  • Eugi
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    July 21, 2026
    What a lovely and lyrical piece, Ivor. Your words would make a great song.

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    Great story Scarlett! Excellent delivery!

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    Thank you very much for your kind words, Derrick

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    Thank you so much for visiting my poem here at CHW, Beth

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