My poem “The Ripple Effect” published at FREE VERSE REVOLUTION Magazine, a sincere thank you to the editor Kristiana, for kindly considering my poem…….
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 is a part-time plumber, former Industrial Chemist, and now a serious writer of poetry. He has had numerous poems (not books) published, in on-line magazines. He is an active member of the Geelong…
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For me, it’s still a great thrill, to have another one of poems published…..
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congrats again, Ivor. you are a wonder
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Yes… I wonder where I get all the energy from 😕🌏
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Such a vivid expression. Congratulations Ivor!
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Thank you dear Yonnie 💙🌏
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You are welcome, Ivor.
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Lovely! Each thing has so much hidden potential to create something grand from something small. It’s nice to know we have that power, especially when we stand together.
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A lovely interpretation Rose, and that’s what we the people are capable of…. 💚🌏
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YAY and Congrats! And I will go by there and leave a comment! 🙂
Such an important message in this poem! We must all stand up, speak out and bring about important positive changes!
HUGS!!! 😉
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Thank you dear Carolyn for wonderful ongoing support……your comments bring a tear to my eye… don’t worry … (I’m waiting for a letter…dreaming…)
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I agree with Carolyn, she said it perfectly.
I love the way you think, Ivor. 🙂❤️
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You can both come for dinner tonight… BBQ lamb, potato salad and Ivor’s famous toss salad, I’m just about to fire-up the BBQ…..I’ve got plenty the lady I invite around has just pulled out (darn)……
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Oh, I’m sorry she pulled out.
It sounds delicious, I better get out of bed then – I’ll be there in a jiffy! 🙂
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Ok, on the surface that sounds great, but underneath the surface, I’m back in a Australian dream-time. 💙🌏
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A virtual one?
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I’m to cooking for ‘one’……
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Congrats, Ivor. Good work
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Thank you Derrick, it’s still a thrill for me to have a poem of mine published 😁🌏
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Of course
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Really great poem, Ivor! Well done on having a piece published in the free verse revolution mag! xo
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Thank you Carol, and it’s still a great thrill for me, every time I have a poem of mine published
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