Quietly, I Exist
I’m writing words from the edge of time
And pondering my life’s lack of rhyme
Thinking every moment, is an atom of time
And quietly, I exist only in mime
Life is a mountain of ups and downs
Sharp thorns and slippery crowns
For me, every moment is a good day
Behind me, I leave yesterday
And today, I’ll by-pass midday
On my way, to bathing in tomorrow’s sun-rays
We are, not here to control nature
But we are, responsible for her future
I don’t think us humans are meant to be
Poisoning the sea with plastic and mercury
I cannot be the king of this stagnant world
But I am as free as my wings unfurled
My eyes have been opened again
To reveal the sky is sunshine and rain
Now I see beyond every yellow door
There was once an original world
So I’ll turn the latch, to discover more
And give realities of life a whirl
Ivor Steven (c) May 2020.
This is great. Thumbs up.
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Thank you for your positive words…
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:Now I see beyond every yellow door
There was once an original world
So I’ll turn the latch, to discover more
And give realities of life a whirl”…………this is outstanding and words I can completely relate to.
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Thank you dear Wendi…. and yes the words are all about moving forward, and stepping the next day with positive attitudes of wonderment…..xxx
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just beautiful!
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This was really nice to read!! I loved it!
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Thank you for your kind words….
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This is so wonderful. Love the photo ❤
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You’re the first one to ask me about the photo…. I took it when visiting the Bejing Zoo, to see the ‘Pandas’, and yes they were gorgeous…I was there 20 months ago,
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Oh I am surprised! The photo is a delight! What a joy to have visited Bejing Zoo. Good for you to have got that visit in before Covid. It could be a while before such wonderful far flung adventures can take place again. Enjoy your memories. 😊🌺
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Thank you, it was a wonderful trip….
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I am sure it was. It’s one to put on my wish list for PC, Post Covid 😊
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Definitely a fascinating place….. my trip was just a 12 tourist thing, but thoroughly enjoyable….xx
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The tourist way is a great joy. And with a guide who knows the shortcuts, the local sights etc it saves the time wasting and effort that the independent traveller experiences. I hope you’re planning your next adventure.
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I am, but it depends on the “Virus’….. planning a cruise to Fiji, and New Caledonia Islands in November….fingers crossed….
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Wonderful! The general thinking is that a corner has been turned and though there will be recurring infections for the foreseeable future that the systems now in place will prevent current the scale of deaths and restrictions from resurfacing. So your prospects for your next adventures are very good. I too had a “to do” list of places, but the same as every one else I’ll just do them later on. 😊
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Best of luck with yours.. 😉💙🌏
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Thank you. And the same to you ✈🌍✈🌎✈🌏
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Enjoyed ,eco 🍃
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Thank you, I enjoy, that you enjoyed my poem
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Amazing piece, Ivor, and I love the photo! Bravo!
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Thank you Eugenia, the poem took a week to do, and I’m pleased that my persistence, turned out to be ok.. 💙🌏
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Well, it was certainly worth the time spent! 😉
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A beautiful poem – deals with reality of these uncertain times – living each day with positivity rather than dwelling on the past and concentrating more on life’s simple joys while hoping for a better tomorrow. 🙂 Well-done my friend!
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Thank you Jaquin, i appreciate your kind and thoughtful comments 💙🌏
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