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In This Limbo

By Ivor Steven
August 23, 2021
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I’m trapped in this limbo cave

Between here now and being there

Like being between the break of dawn

And making your morning debut

Like starting your breakfast fair

And the larders completely bare

Like being showered and cleansed

And doing your spruce for no-one at all

Like being ready for today

And there’s no tomorrow ’til fall

My time’s standing still here in limbo

And my patience is wearing away

Like the sunset and its extended dusk

And there’s only that vacant twilight zone

Like going to that luncheon date

And there’s no girl on her chair

Like travelling to town at night

And the streets are dark and empty

Like they’re all hiding from you

And waiting for your midnight showdown

Like being in this limbo cave

And no-where to go, no-where at all


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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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12 comments

  1. Punam 23 August, 2021 at 12:56 Reply

    This is so poignant, Ivor! I can understand the feeling of being in a limbo.

    • Ivor Steven 24 August, 2021 at 23:10 Reply

      Thank you Punam… yes these are trying times indeed 😊🌏

  2. Ivor Steven 23 August, 2021 at 14:21 Reply

    Thank you for publishing my poem

  3. Cheryl Batavia 23 August, 2021 at 16:51 Reply

    A vivid description of living in lockdown, Ivor! Wonderfully expressed, stunning similes and imagery! <3 May it soon be over. Spring is just around the corner!

    • Ivor Steven 24 August, 2021 at 23:18 Reply

      Thank you for your thoughtful comments here on CHW … and it seems to be getting worse here Victoria .. 😊🌏

  4. derrick knight 24 August, 2021 at 03:17 Reply

    So topically apt

    • Ivor Steven 25 August, 2021 at 05:56 Reply

      Thank you Derrick … and nothing is normal anymore

  5. Eugenia 24 August, 2021 at 08:50 Reply

    Poignant and feelings of being stifled wonderfully expressed, Ivor.

    • Ivor Steven 25 August, 2021 at 05:59 Reply

      Thank you Eugenia, .. and we are all feeling stifled in one way or another ..

  6. Joanne Curtain 25 August, 2021 at 19:26 Reply

    Well written and wonderful images Ivor. They are indeed challenging times in Victoria.

    • Ivor Steven 25 August, 2021 at 19:56 Reply

      Thank you Jo… our normal regimes are definitely out of kilter … and when is your first article up at CHW…

  7. Joanne Curtain 27 August, 2021 at 03:28 Reply

    soon Ivor. Just going through the editing process 🙂

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