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My River Flows

By Ivor Steven
May 16, 2022
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I am emotionally torn today
Ten years since my lady was lowered away

Nostalgic memories hit me
But fears do not haunt me
Clouds of the past engulf me
But tears do not flood me

My writing desk is in disarray
I wonder
Would she approve of me today

Regretful feelings within me
But fears do not consume me
Shadows of the future scare me
But tears do not drown me

As my river of life
Flows upstream towards my wife

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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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4 comments

  1. Jo Curtain 16 May, 2022 at 19:10 Reply

    A beautiful poem Ivor – about love, loss and resilience. I love the repetition.

    • Ivor Steven 18 May, 2022 at 08:32 Reply

      Thank you Jo … all the rivers of love meet up evenually ..

  2. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet 16 May, 2022 at 22:53 Reply

    Wonderful poem, Ivor! “As my river of life /Flows upstream towards my wife.” Lovely rhyme and comforting imagery!

    • Ivor Steven 18 May, 2022 at 08:35 Reply

      Thank you Cheryl, and I appreciate your lovely comment here on CHW .. 💕🌏🤗

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