Hello dear readers and followers, as you may know, I now write for “Coffee House Writers” magazine on a fortnightly basis, and my poem “Cast In Marble”, is in this weeks edition of Coffee House Writers Magazine. … please click on the link below and visit my poem at Coffee House Writers … and let me know what you think of my poem, and I would appreciate your support over at my new venture as a writer on CHW…
https://coffeehousewriters.com/cast-in-marble/
Cast In Marble
A new spring’s about to start
Ten lost winters have weathered my heart
And mud-larks still sing until dark
Bridges of dreams were crossed
The ocean and river spanned
Waters of love found
Our true love ran deep
Cascading over hidden rocks
And sharp stones were softened by sand
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Ivor Steven (c) October 2021
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very nice, Ivor
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Thank you Beth …
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What a beautiful poem Ivor
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Thank you Sadje
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You’re welcome
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Another wonderful poem. Congratulations on having your voice shared.
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Thanks Ali .. my words being shared far and wide is something beyond any this little poets wildest expectations 🙂🌏💛
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I am so happy for you.
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congrats Ivor, you are really getting massive coverage, see why you are feeling the pressure but you “have arrived”! Nice song 🙂
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wow Ivor, they’ve really made that site look so professional! Great job 🙂
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Yes it seems to be a big on- line magazine with lots of writers and a wide range of stories each week 😊😎
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that’s so good … I’ve tried a few blogging groups but d’Verse is my fav 🙂
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To have a focal point helps one keep the enthusiasm active
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for sure, and the support of that community!
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Thank you Kate .. who would have thought 4 years ago when I started blogging … a little old plumber who liked writing poems 😊🌏🤗
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you are humble Ivor, but you know you have talent 🙂
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Not feeling very talented… I’m feeling tired ..
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then rest, you need a break from it all and you don’t need to trigger another health episode, please 🙂
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Well done, Ivor 🙂
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Congrats, Ivor!
And such a beautiful poem!
Anytime your poems can be read by more people, it’s a big plus! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Thank you Carolyn … my venture to join CHW has been a whirl-wind ride for me, and the positive vibes I am receiving is sensational … and even though it’s been extra work for me, the reward of having such a vast audience reading my poems has vindicated my gamble to have a go at something completely new for me … (( Hugs)) and thank you for ongoing words of encouragement… your kind support warms my heart .. 💛💙🌏😀
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So beautiful! Congratulations on another publication 😊
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Thank you Ingrid … and joining the CHW magazine is proving to be very rewarding for me …. I wasn’t sure if I could cope, but I seem to be handling the extra workload ok ..
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That doesn’t surprise me! 😊
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Fantastic poem! 👌
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Thank you Sam
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A splendid tribute with most apt imagery
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Thanks you Derrick … A statue in my local park .. a greek goddess maybe ??
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Maybe just any lovely woman
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Nice work Ivor. I can tell you really are the little old plumber who likes to write – your words convey that enjoyment.
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Thank you Pip .. great to have you visit me here on my blog /website 😊🌏
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Congrats and well done, Ivor!
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Thank you Eugenia … I’m so pleased that I joined the CHW group. … 😊🌏
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Yes, what a worthwhile find, Ivor! 😊
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A beautiful ending… sharp stones softened by grains of sand! I love that metaphor for a relationship.
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Haha …yes, we endured many sharp stones, but somehow we received truck loads softening sand …
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Perhaps love is the soft sand in our life!
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Yes … you have the gist of it 😊💕
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Ten years is a long tome! The loss never leaves you I am sure. Nice work on the poem.
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Thank you Dwight
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You are welcome, Ivor.
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