This Sunday 7th of November, will be the fifth anniversay of Leonard Cohen's passing. On that day 2016, I wrote this poem "Home", as my little tribute to the man who was my personal muse and mentor for over fifty years. Back then my words were inspired by his song, "Show Me The Place" ... … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Home, by Ivor Steven

Back on my WordPress blog site, I have been re-posting many of my older "Moon" poems, and in keeping with my "Moon Theme", this week, I am presenting "Blue Sky Moon" here on Throwback Friday, a poem of mine from May 2020 Blue Sky Moon (Revised) I do wonder why In our blue daylight sky … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Blue Sky Moon (Revised), by Ivor Steven

There was a full moon last, so I thought my poem from June 2019 was an appropriate piece for this weeks 'Throwback Friday' Moon Blossom The old moon knows After a bitterly cold winter There’s never a false spring And Eve’s apple tree always blossoms Then the full moon shyly shines Casting moon-shadows upon sacred … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Moon Blossom(Revised), by Ivor Steven

I wrote the original version this poem back in December 2017, and here I am presenting a revised edition that I wrote today River Of Destiny (Revised) I am going to see a lady of Wizardry In the grey house of mysteryOver the bridge, strong and earthy To find my path to bravery Not to … Continue reading Throwback Friday, River Of Destiny, by Ivor Steven

Hello dear readers and followers, as you may know, I now write for “Coffee House Writers” magazine on a fortnightly basis, and my poem “Cast In Marble”, was in last weeks edition of Coffee House Writers Magazine.  … please click on the link below and visit my poem at Coffee House Writers … https://coffeehousewriters.com/cast-in-marble/ Cast … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Cast In Marble, by Ivor Steven

A poem that I have revised a couple of times, and this edition is from November 2019 Tea Leaf's (Revised) It’s early morn, time to break away From last night’s, dream-time soiree But first, I must make my bed “Yes, just like Mum said” Oh, I gratefully do remember As I straighten the quilt cover … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Tea Leaf’s, by Ivor Steven

Published at Free Verse Revolution Magazine, Issue III, ‘hestia’ Again, many thanks to the editor Kristiana for accepting my poems, and for all her hard work in producing this beautiful anthology. 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 … Continue reading Home is the Air I Breathe, by Ivor Steven

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