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Nature’s Ponds

By Ivor Steven
August 11, 2025
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The image is of a shimmering puddle on a concrete path, which is mirroring the sky above
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Nature’s ponds-
-small catchments
in the concrete path,
deep enough
to hold shimmering puddles:
nature’s watery mirrors.

Reflections
of a world
just beyond
the mind’s eye line-
a mirage that persists,
without resistance.


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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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    thank you!

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    August 31, 2026
    Seth you have a magical way with words.

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  • LC Ahl (Lucy)
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    Ivor, your poems are always so uplifting as are your photos!

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    A very heartfelt message. I'm sorry for your loss.

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    Your poem is full of falsehoods. I actually went through all your assumptions and can prove ...

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