Many thanks to editor Kristiana for accepting my poem, and for all her hard work in producing this beautiful publication. The publication features the work of many talented poets, and I can’t wait to read my copy! Issue III: hestia (hearth & home) is now available to download! The digital download is completely free but if you wish … Continue reading ‘Between the Lines’, by Ivor Steven, Published at Free Verse Revolution Magazine, Issue III, ‘hestia’

My nostalgic poem today is a piece I wrote in May 2018 In My Time In my time trees I did climb played hide and seek always had a peak went to the park ’til after dark built my own fort enjoyed my sport daydreamt in class smart enough to pass nicked my brothers shoes … Continue reading Throwback Friday, In My Time, by Ivor Steven

The original version of 'Sailing By' I wrote back in 2012, and this revised piece is from July 2018 Sailing By Gone, a day, weeks, years Gone, sailing by, lonely tears Gone, sailing by, the good times Gone, the years of a lifetime What’s the difference between desire and passion? What’s the chance of finding … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Sailing By, by Ivor Steven

Whispering Flowers I went shopping this morning To buy her flowers For our anniversary day A bus trip to the local florist Then I boarded another bus to the cemetery My first time on a bus carrying flowers Bouquet in hand, on I hopped You could’ve heard a pin drop Over the silence, I heard … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Whispering Flowers, by Ivor Steven

Today's poem is self portrait piece I wrote in September 2018 Looking At the Mirror I see an oldish bloke, who likes to write poetry Personal topics and our world’s society Why don't I try to write a bigger story? Flash fiction, and there's enough for a book Am I too afraid to really look? … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Looking At the Mirror, by Ivor Steven

Funny enough my poem today is not about life in 'covid' times, as I wrote this piece in June 2018, but on reading this poem today, the theme could well pertain to our 'covid' lockdown situation here at the moment in Geelong ... hmmm eerie ... Wondering And Wandering Again Do you every have that … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Wondering And Wandering Again, by Ivor Steven

If you wish to purchase a copy of my book “Tullawalla”, the links below will help .. “Please Note“.. do not purchase the Hardcover book from Barnes & Noble .. they have meesed it up again Tullawalla is Available at Amazon (Paperback), https://www.amazon.com/Tullawalla-Ivor-Steven/dp/B099H47PWQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Tullawalla&qid=1629428327&sr=8-1 Today I am presenting a poem, that didn’t make the final list, and was … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Haven’t Seen You For a While, by Ivor Steven

This poem "Burnt By the Cross" is in my book "Tullawalla" If you wish to purchase a copy of my book “Tullawalla”, the links below will help .. Tullawalla by Ivor Steven, Kerri Costello, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com) And also Available at Amazon (Paperback), especially for those living in Australia, with an Amazon.au account, … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Burnt By the Cross, by Ivor Steven