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By Ivor Steven
June 16, 2025
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Sorry for life’s catastrophe
My mission fell into the sea
There, lost in a world without sails-
I could not find your holy grail

Our fairy tale went sadly wrong
No matter the sound of my song
I questioned the world, but I failed-
I could not find your holy grail

Sorry, I was not there for you
When our story did not come true
There was no wine to cure the frail-
I could not find your holy grail


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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  1. Cheryl Batavia 16 June, 2025 at 18:21 Reply

    Ivor, poignant, but sweet and lovely. Beautiful photo. πŸ’•

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  • Susi
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    November 3, 2025
    Beautiful, Ivor!

    Paddling In Time

  • Ivor Steven
    on
    October 30, 2025
    Thank you for your gracious words, Violet πŸ˜πŸ“–πŸŒ

    It Is Manuscript Time

  • violet
    on
    October 27, 2025
    So aptly 'you' Ivor! I love it!

    It Is Manuscript Time

  • Ivor Steven
    on
    October 24, 2025
    Many thanks for visiting my poem here at Coffee House Writers Magazine, and thank you for ...

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    October 24, 2025
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