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Now Falls Into Then

By Ivor Steven
July 14, 2025
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Now
Walking before crawling
Talking without thinking
Swimming and sinking
Running but not finishing
Climbing without ascending

Then
Falling through the horizon
Disappearing into oblivion


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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. Robbie Cheadle 14 July, 2025 at 10:33 Reply

    A thought provoking poem by Ivor

  2. Ivor R Steven 14 July, 2025 at 12:39 Reply

    Thank you for visiting my poem at Coffee House Writers, I appreciate your kindness, Robbie 😊🌏📖😍

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