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Loose Pebbles

By Ivor Steven
November 15, 2021
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I am daydreaming
and adrift in my surroundings
of misty humid clouds
wearing humanity’s torn shroud
and a blue mask that still looks loud

I imagine myself shuffling
along old limestone pavings
winding towards a deserted seaside
encountering loose pebbles on the incoming tide
washed ashore from worldwide
that are not yet sanitised nor classified

when will I be able to stop daydreaming?
when will our world stop screaming?

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Photo by Ivor Steven
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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. Joanne Curtain 16 November, 2021 at 04:22 Reply

    the sorrow is lucid in your beautiful imagery Ivor.

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Latest Comments

  • Ivor R Steven
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    April 14, 2026
    Thank you very much for your kind words, Derrick

    Arise With My Light

  • Ivor Steven
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    April 14, 2026
    Thank you so much for visiting my poem here at CHW, Beth

    Arise With My Light

  • Derrick John Knight
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    April 14, 2026
    Another fine combination

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  • Beth Kennedy
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    April 13, 2026
    so beautiful, Ivor -

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  • LC Ahl (Lucy)
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    April 6, 2026
    What a beautiful piece. I love your description: "That’s the beauty of love, its layers like ...

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