The winds of time have changed us
And poisoned the fallen petals on our beds of snugness
Life’s dreams are flooding in rivers of hard rain
Where every river ends up in oceans of choking drains
Today there’s a gale, blow wind, blow
Cover us in pure white snow
Cool off our noxious foes
Drown our secret fears and toxic woes
There’s gathering piles of angel dust
During these days of airborne distrust
Laying unnaturally on barren ground
Making us weary and feeling unsound
We’re here cowering on uncovered platforms
Waiting out this passing sandstorm
And there’ll be the winds drenching rains
Before, quietly and calmly, the rainbow glows again
Ivor Steven (c)ย March 2020
Beautiful Ivor..keep safe
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Thank you Mich, we’re reasonably ok down here in Geelong….
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This too shall pass.
And the survivors,
the vast majority,
will be wondering
what was all the fuss.
But spare a thought,
a prayer, and a tear,
for those returned
to ashes and dust.
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Yes David
there will be those
who didn’t shake toes
but a sneeze from the nose
turned into a black rose
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Achoo!
God bless you …
A travel ban to issue
A tissue
(if you can find one)
A tissue
I do hope
you don’t fall down ๐
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Let the winds blow
Fart instead of sneeze
The best way to go….
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Poetic elegance
and flatulence …๐ช๏ธ
Who could ask for more?
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At least there’s a smile on my dial
laughing at the rolls of stockpiles
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As long as the Box Office Cafe
doesn’t run out of dunny paper๐ค
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I’ll be there Tomorrow
After my poetry group
A good time for coffee & cake
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Have a slice of cheesecake,
or three, for me ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฐ ๐
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I’ll certainly act on your prompt….
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Hopefully, the rainbow will glow again, Ivor.
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David’s reply is poignant…….
This too shall pass.
And the survivors,
the vast majority,
will be wondering
what was all the fuss.
But spare a thought,
a prayer, and a tear,
for those returned
to ashes and dust.
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Indeed, Ivor.
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How fascinating to compare this to the likes of a sandstorm! I hadnโt thought of it like that, but it is indeed very much alike in the way it is transmitted. Iโm looking forward to that rainbow. Stay healthy, Ivor!
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I suppose It’s an Australian thing….. sandstorms happen often here and they mean, times have been very tough out on the land…
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Makes sense. Lovely work!
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Lovely song, and mournful words Ivor
… some will go some will stay
that is the way!
That rainbow will come again and I really feel it’s a reality check for our arrogant foolish pollies. May it level the playing field ๐ Take care, wash your hands please ๐ I wont sneeze ๐
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It’s sad, but there will be casualties…. … sounds like the ignorance, arrogance, and the overall greed of those in power, failed the people again……. when will they ever learn that we cannot eat the modern plastic money……
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well as some of them are diagnosed I hope they learn to be humble and change their ways!
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I don’t think they will Kate… their arrogance dumbfounds me…..read this link….
https://noplaceforsheep.com/2020/03/14/how-the-pms-refusal-to-isolate-puts-everyone-at-risk/
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I feel karma is about to bite them … probably passed it onto a few more ๐ ๐ ๐
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Yes they shall be bitten big time…..
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every good and bad deed gets repaid!
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We are told 80% of us are likely to contract the virus. I think our prime minister Boris Johnson got it just right when he said – A lot of people will lose loved ones before their time.
From reading Jennifer Wilson’s post – I understand the decisions and advice from your government have been somewhat controversial. These people just never get it right do they?
https://noplaceforsheep.com/2020/03/14/how-the-pms-refusal-to-isolate-puts-everyone-at-risk/
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Thank you for the link Sue….. I find it sad and disgusting that politicians continue to treat their constituents as stupid lowly and unworthy……
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I agree. It’s the same the world over, such arrogance.
Even though it’s not my country I like to read Jennifer Wilson’s posts, but sadly she does not write as often as she used to.
I enjoyed your poem ๐
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Love the words and the song. We have sandstorm for 2 days, I felt it was to cleanse because it brings a lot of cleaning with it, The world as a whole needs to cleanse to breathe afresh.
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Yes Nanette, we almost need to restart afresh again Leonard Cohen’s song about Jesus….
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This virus gives a whole new meaning to the terms have and have nots. The irony being it’s the “haves” who are spreading this contagion far and wide as opposed to the unwashed “have not’s” attemping to cross the border.
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Yes, that’s the sad irony of the situation David.. maybe they might learn something about humanity…
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Unfortunately those in power have forsaken their humanity: thus never learning. They only bide their time until they can safely exploit the masses without the fear of facing pitchforks in an uprising.
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It’s amazing how the tiniest of things (and by this I mean the size of the virus, not it’s severity), can bring the mighty humankind to our knees. I think so, anyway. This was brilliant by the way. I think the right words found you today! Stay healthy and safe, Ivor. โ
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Thank you dear, it’s 11.40pm and I’m bed ๐๏ธ๐
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Night night, Ivor! Sleep well and have pleasant dreams! ๐
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Excellent
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Thank you ๐ค๐
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You’re welcome
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Powerful, poignant, brilliant, timely poem, Ivor! You’ve captured the mood of our world today.
Stay safe! Be well! And let’s all eat cake! ๐
(((HUGS)))
PS…I love that song.
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Thank you Carolyn…..We’re not sure at the moment…. Maureen is waiting for News from the Australian Government, about the stopping of international flights into Australia….. my poem has is knocking at my front door …. ๐๐ฎ๐ค
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Oh, gosh. ๐ฆ
I hope Maureen will be able to travel. But, better safe than sorry right now.
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We’ll know more in the next few days…. the politicians are awful hypocrites … they’re been traveling overseas to vulnerable areas,.. have come back with virus…. and now want to slap us with travel bans….. ???
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Let me know what you find out.
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Yes I will Carolyn
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