Below is the 2nd poem that I had published in the Geelong Writers General Anthology, 2018, and one that I have recently added to my upcoming book of poetry due to be published in March.
Beyond the Trapdoor
I’ve been there so often
I’ve lost my fear, gone, forgotten
The darkest abyss
Under a cobble-stoned crest
Opening into a gloomy manhole
Trapdoor to the soul
Below the floor
My elbows do score
Over dried out soil
Beneath sticky cobweb curtains
Fingernails claw my way
Toes pushing against crumbled clay
No space, dusty tears
No air, dirt I chew
Shouldering under bearers
Squeezing, I burst through
I’m here, there’s a job to do
I begin searching for you
Ivor Steven (c) 2018
G’day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I’m an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer. I’ve been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I’ve been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems. View all posts by ivor20
I love this poem and I remember reading it in your manuscript: I’ve almost finished your review just need a quiet moment to edit properly 😅
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Thank you Ingrid .. really I can’t thank enough for your wondeful support, I’m feeling blessed .. and I wish I could sit down and have a chat, a coffee, a cake, and a chocolate with you.. to thank you properly… 😀💛🌏..
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It has been my absolute pleasure and privilege 🙏 let’s enjoy a slice of virtual cake and coffee ☕️ 🍰
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And some ‘Chocolate’… 🍫
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Of course!
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I’m listening to London Grammar at the moment, and this song “Hey Now” ..seems to suit my book of poems..
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Amazing piece, Ivor! In fact, one of your finest! Bravo!
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Thank you Eugenia… wow I’m glad I placed in my book then.. 😀😘
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You’re most welcome, Ivor! 😊
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