Eyelids are heavy and tired
Overcome by the dazzle of razzle
My heart lays here empty
Softly yearning inside my chest
This mind of mine, feels worn and torn
Time is tick-tocking, constantly chiming
Ringing, between today and tomorrow
While the poets pen is scrawling
Knots on blue paper lines
Hanging them out, to dry and die
My arms are slowly fluttering
Searching for yesterday’s wings
As I continue to walk my journey
With this rusty and ageing limp
The lyrics of the ‘Airbourne Toxic Event’s’, song below, I think are profoundly outstanding, and well worth reading as you listening to the tune..
Ivor Steven (c) August 2019
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
Ohhh….this is lovely and gives me a really nice good vibes Ivor
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Yes Mich !! another little positive message from my inner self.. xx
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I feel just that way myself today, hanging out to dry.
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Yes we those days, but learnt to look forward to the day of my journey….
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I get positive vibes from this piece! Love that feeling. 😊
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Reblogged this on Fae Corps Publishing.
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Keep your chin up and continue moving forward. A great reminder. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for your kind words
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My arms are slowly fluttering/Searching for yesterday’s wings — such wistful lines, Ivor.
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Your very kind Robert, thank you….
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The line resonated with me, I felt it in my soul.
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“knots on blue paper lines” is my FAVORITE line Ivor. I don’t know why but it really grabs me.
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Yeah !!!, I suppose I was trying say, how my heart gets tied in knots when writing about Carole… xxx
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Vivid images! Deep emotions!
You touch our hearts, Ivor! Thank you!
Keep feeling her love! Let her love untie all the knots you feel! Let it bring healing, fullness, joy, rest, rejuvenation…to your heart, mind, body, and soul! Keep moving forward! 🙂
“It’s (always) better to love!” That song is THE perfect pairing with your poem!
(((HUGS)))
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I’ve just finished reading it here at my open mic night, 🤗yeah 🤗👏👏
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YAY!!! 🙂
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I had a fun night Carolyn xxx
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I’ve just finished reading it here at my open mic night, 🤗yeah 🤗👏👏 The was received very, and I got the chance to 3 other poems as well, the younger seemed a bit shy about getting on stage 😊😂😂🎤
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I am always a latecomer to reading your poetry, and often can only say I agree with what everyone else has said. You’re on a streak, my friend. Awesome streak.
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Thank you Claudia, it was one of the poems I read out at the Open Mic evening tonight, and I was fortunate enough to recite 3 more poems. The young poets were shy about getting on stage early on. 🎤😂😊
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Love the last paragraph… “My arms are slowly fluttering, searching for yesterday’s wings”
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Thank You Mona… and I’m taking my wings to sleep… 2.30am…. it’s time nite nite… xx
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Sweet dreams…
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I agree with Robert Matthew. I’m glad your open Mic night was a success. Rest well 🙂
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Thank you Sue, I had a lovely night out, I was the old poet, but they made me feel young 😊😉
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