I’m an old branch of driftwood on the beach
Why do they think the fire within me is out of reach
I see our universe in a blade of grass
And every barricaded window is only a piece of glass
Our combined pointed scratches will shatter panes into light
Every sharp word we write, will be another molar bite
Every tiny drop in the river, eventually flows into the sea
Every little ripple on the lake, begins a wave set free
Do not be quiet, speak proudly, and have a say
Our voices are amassing strength, do not delay
The cloudy silence, enforced by corporate powers
Cannot be the way to nurture our earth’s flowers
Ivor Steven (c) Jan 2020
Reblogged this on Fae Corps Publishing and commented:
A truly wonderful poem.
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I feel the strength in your words, Ivor. Powerful
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Thank you V.J., I appreciated that…. the poem has taken me few days to do….
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Welcome, Ivor. Well worth the effort.
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Very poignant poem, Sounds of Silence by Disturbed not heard him sing before beautiful voice.
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I think his only good song, his stuff is mainly “Grundge”
But suited my somewhat powerful piece 😉💙🌏
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I was surprised to hear a version like this as his style of singing and appearance did not match.
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Yes it was surprising, but still a superb cover, which received many awards in America…..
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Definitely, beautiful voice.
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Very powerful Ivor. Well done.
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Thank you Peter, your comments please me greatly, this piece took a few days to do.
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Beautiful…I love your words!
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Thank you dear Arlene, with the situation here in a Australia, I suppose I’ve a fire in my belly…….
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Hope everything is well with you. A friend from FB updates us on the situation there.
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I’m in a safe area Arlene, just a bit smokey….
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Good to know that Ivor 🙂
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I love that version of SOunds of Silence by Disturbed. It is gutteral and powerful
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Here’s that poem I wrote today Raili…. Of cours my song and video is emotionally powerful…xx
https://ivors20.wordpress.com/2020/01/08/bees-will-rebuild-our-hives/
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Another very powerful and emotional offering. 🙂
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Thank you Sue for reading both of my emotional and heartfelt poems from today….. I’ve been pouring my smoldering heart into my writings over these awfully trying times….. and now I’m mentally and emotionally exhausted.. I’ve given of myself the best way I know how… xx
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The poems are lovely, Ivor. Now it’s almost time to rest, you must be feeling emotionally drained. 🙂
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Yes indeed, I think it’s time for me to take a couple of days off, to let myself rest and recharge…..xxx
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Very strong Ivor !!! (And great song to go with!)
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Thank you colleen, it took me 3 days to write 12 lines…. but I think it worked ok in the end….
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Yes it did.
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Powerful photo, poem, and song, Ivor! Wonderful!
(That is my favorite version of Sounds of Silence! I love David Draiman’s voice!)
I read your poem twice! I think it is one of your very best, Ivor! It awakens the senses, it paints vivid, important word-pictures, it ignites emotion. It brought tears to my eyes.
(((HUGS)))
PS…How are you doing today, Ivor?!?!
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Thank you dear Carolyn, I think maybe a piece that can be used world for many different reasons and various types of oppression xxx ((Hugs))
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How are you doing today, Ivor?!?!
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I’m ok, but emotionally and mentally I’ve worn myself out……. I’ve poured my heart and soul into these writings lately
And I’ve given it my best, the only way I know
how……I’m running out of tissues….xx
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I know it’s good to get out those emotions…but if you need to take a break, please do so! Your emotional, mental, and physical health is vital! If the poems just keep coming, then let them flow. 🙂
If I could send you a bunch of boxes of tissues, I would! 🙂
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