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Tonight, Hold Your Curtain Open

By Ivor Steven
May 13, 2024
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Tonight, hold your curtain open 
I did not know where you are 
Nor how to reach your distant star 
Please, leave your light on and drapes ajar 

Tonight, I am going to swim across the Milky Way 
I do not know if the voyage is too far  
Or whether the ocean of stars  
Will be too turbulent for me 

Tonight, my heavy heart is full of dreams 
I did not purchase a return ticket 
Nor am I wearing a life jacket 

I do not know where you are 
Nor how to reach your distant star 
However, whether I sink or swim 
Tonight, hold your curtain open 
And wait for me 

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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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  • LC Ahl (Lucy)
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    August 31, 2026
    Seth you have a magical way with words.

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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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