Another sunrise And my red rose has wilted I knew she could not stay Although I sacredly Stood her in holy water Nurturing her fading life As I watched her weep Petals, one by one Weaken and fall Anointing her finality Leaving a barren stem Sturdy and alone Reciting eulogies About a lost Autumn flower … Continue reading Red Rose Sunset – Ivor Steven
The Writing Life
Not Here Nor There – Ivor Steven
My time is slowly passing. Age is creeping, not lasting. I’m frail and growing older. My body shivers when it’s colder. And sweats like hell, in the heat. My mind is feeble and weak. I don’t seem to remember. Whether it’s March, April, or September. Here I sit, what am I doing. There I look, … Continue reading Not Here Nor There – Ivor Steven
Back To Her Man – Ivor Steven
My poem was entirely inspired by Michnavs, and her poem and article from her post … “My Saga Continuous” “My Saga on my awareness campaign against Violence continuous as i explore the possible reasons why abused women chose to stay in an abusive relationship.” If you would like to read her post, please feel free … Continue reading Back To Her Man – Ivor Steven
Nourishment – Ivor Steven
Above, the Featured Image, is a photo of our impressive Geelong Library, I was there this morning receiving my monthly nourishment of shared poetry readings, a gathering of fellow Geelong Writers poet members, and a meeting that truly enhances my love of poetry…. I’ve been slowly recovering And calmly re-discovering Joyful nourishment for my soul … Continue reading Nourishment – Ivor Steven
There Is Something In Air – Ivor Steven
The music of Abbey Road is playing Here I sit in Union Street listening And there is something in the air Sounds of words with honest flare The Open Mic, poetry night Again, at the Valhalla Bar site The attendance, was a small downer A cold winter storm, dampened evening goers But the enthusiastic gathering … Continue reading There Is Something In Air – Ivor Steven
Welcome Our New Barista: Ivor Steven
The Baristas were thrilled at the diverse and talented group who submitted applications to be a new Barista at the Go Dog Go Cafe. We will be introducing them to you one at a time so you can get to know them and their writing better. This week we introduce you to Ivor. Ivor Steven … Continue reading Welcome Our New Barista: Ivor Steven
Desire and Greed – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
To feel your breath on my skin Tantalizing lips hesitating Hands full of tortured pleas Chest pressed against me Warmth of embrace Body exposed Lingering ecstasy Cravings in motion This moment Fire between you and me Intensity of the heat Burning desire Sublime fantasy xoxo ♥️me 9/16/2019 Thebrokeninsideofme.com You can read more of Taylor's writing … Continue reading Desire and Greed – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Solace and Sanity – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Your hand released Everything changed Family extracted Like I never existed Lost Little girl Tear filled eyes Stains down on her cheeks Scars across her tiny body Prisoner Love, a foreign dream Comfort, no such thing Tragedy, encompassed grief Suffering Those dark brown eyes Concealing what they have seen Visual antipathy Broken Little smile Pasted … Continue reading Solace and Sanity – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Complex PTSD – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Do you really know what it is? It’s so much more than a label It’s more than a mental illness It’s closer to a death sentence It’s sheer terror It’s sleepless nights It’s guarding It’s being on constant alert It’s exhausting It’s self blame It’s not trusting It’s fear It’s panic It’s a noise It’s … Continue reading Complex PTSD – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Completely – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Words spoken Sounds like a symphony Stirring every part of me Temperature increased Eyes wide open Smiling Joy rolling down my cheeks Captivating words Three little things Multitude of emotions Intoxicating Capacity of love Taste sweet Flowing off your tongue Enticing Accepting me Grabbing my heart Free falling into forever Caressing reality Holding a dream … Continue reading Completely – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
