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It Is Manuscript Time

By Ivor Steven
April 14, 2025
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Tick-tock, it is manuscript time
My zine is not in decline

Line after line
My quill slowly winds

From the aromatic pines
To the soothing brine

A pause at the vines
For a glass of wine

Tick-tock, goes the time
The climb stays benign

Tick-tock, goes the time
The chime is on time

Time is neither lost nor found
Time hears no sound


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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2 comments

  1. violet 27 October, 2025 at 13:02 Reply

    So aptly ‘you’ Ivor! I love it!

    • Ivor Steven 30 October, 2025 at 17:24 Reply

      Thank you for your gracious words, Violet 😍📖🌏

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    Well done, Ivor.

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    Thank you so much, and I appreciate it❤️

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