

My new book “Tullawalla”, is due to be released on 30th March, and for preorder, here are the links
Barnes and Noble.. Tullawalla by Ivor Steven, Kerri Costello, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
Amazon.. Amazon.com: Tullawalla eBook: Steven, Ivor, Costello, Kerri, Harris, patricia: Books
www.books2read.com/Tullawalla
Today here is another poem, that didn’t make the final list, and was ‘cut’ from my new Book “Tullawalla”… “Living on a Wooden Bridge” is a metaphorical piece about my life’s journey…
Living On A Wooden Bridge
Fire, fire, there’s a raging fire
I need help to stamp out the flames
Burning down this old timber bridge
A traveler’s last causeway to the edge
Carrying today’s harsh realities
Spanning a lifetime of dreams and fantasies
Rain, rain, there’s a Noah’s flood
I need help to stop the cascading suds
Fill the sandbags with riverbed mud
Plug the leakages with woolly rugs
Filter off the qualms and doubts
And refuse doctor’s drugs and handouts
Warning, warning, outside there’s a heatwave
I need help to see through this dusty haze
Douse the fiery furnace tonight
Close the doors, the fireflies are alight
Open my eyes, and view the glowing sights
And cross the bridge into life’s future delights
Ivor Steven (c) March 2021
Ivor, a powerful and poignant poem. The music pairs well with it.
Take care. ❤
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Thank you Cheryl, and yes one of my reflective poems.. I suppose it’s about not being afraid to ask help during those difficult times.. 😊🤗
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In difficult times, may someone always be there for us with a helping hand and an encouraging word! ❤
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In that way I was fortunate and blessed 💛😊
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Very moving poem Ivor
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Thank you Sadje.. 💛🤗😊
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You’re welcome 😉
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There are always more delights to come 😊
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Yes there always is more time for a few delights 😊🌏
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A great mixture of words and music 💜💜
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Thank you Willow…. I never go wrong with using Leonard’s music.. 🎶😅🌏
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Never never 💜💜
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I agree, a very moving poem 🙂
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Thank you Sue 😊🤗💛🌏
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go fast and don’t hold back
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Yep.. that’s been the go for most of my life 😊🤗🌏
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A touching poem that duets well with Mr. Cohen and Ms. Warnes’ song. The images in your poem, and the images in the video brought some tears.
Yes, cross the bridge and keep marching toward life’s future delights…and along the way there are always people ready to encourage and help…sometimes we have to summon the courage to ask for help…I’m still working on this in my life. 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…I had the tissues close at hand before coming by to read and listen! 😉 🙂 ❤
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Yes Carolyn.. don’t burn your bridges, don’t be afraid to ask for help, and no matter what don’t be scared of what the future may bring… ((Hugs)) … and definitely one favourite Leonard Cohen songs…😀😊💛
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Loved the [poem Ivor
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Nicely done – apt for these times
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Thank You Derrick
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A poem of submission to a willing hand. I could feel the appealing tone therein. Nice one Ivor!
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Thank you Henry, we all have our stories and we all need our helpers along the way 😊
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Absolutely correct!
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Ordered!
I like that it ends on delights. 🙂
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