
Hello, dear readers and followers. I contribute to Coffee House Writers magazine (USA) every second week, and I’m delighted to share that my latest poem, “The Café’s Rustic Bookcase,” appears in the new issue. You can read it by following the link below.
The poem began during a simple afternoon ritual: a walk past the sunlit Queen of the West and a quiet moment settling into my café corner. Between those familiar spaces, the words gathered themselves and became the piece I’m sharing today.
>> https://coffeehousewriters.com/the-cafes-rustic-bookcase/



“To drift gently out of the café’s quiet glow, I leave you with this soft lullaby.”

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Until Eyes Hear Sound
Lulu Books >> Until Eyes Hear Sound (lulu.com)

Perceptions:
Amazon >> Perceptions : Steven, Ivor, Knight, Derrick: Amazon.com.au: Books
Lulu Books >> Perceptions (lulu.com)

Tullawalla:
Amazon >> Tullawalla A Meeting Place Where My Empty Hands are Full of Memories and Rhymes : Steven, Ivor: Amazon.com.au: Books
OR: >> You may email me directly for a signed copy at
ivorrs20@gmail.com … and I can send you a PayPal account,
for the Book, plus Postage.
Ivor Steven © January 2026

Love your poem and beautiful photos, dear Ivor. That is a fabulous bookcase! 🥰
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The bookcase is part of Cafe’s rustic aura, Nancy
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Yes, I saw that in your poem and pix! I mean “your photo” 😁
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And Frankie loves the place too 🥰🐶🌏
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I too am enthralled by all the wonderful items on the cafe’s bookcase.
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Isn’t it gorgeous? I want one for my room!
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Yes there is all sorts of stuff 🥰📖🌏
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That was a fabulous poem, Ivor. Love the photo, too!
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Thank you for your lovely words, Dale 🥰📖🌏
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Always most welcome
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Love it!
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Thank you my friend
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Love this poem Ivor
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Thank you very much, Sadje 🥰📖
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You’re welcome ☺️
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I’m so glad you (and Frankie) have such beautiful, cozy corners to sit, to be, to breathe, to think, to observe, to write, to smile. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️📖☕📚❤️
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It’s a very friendly and relaxing Cafe, Carolyn 🥰🐶🌏💙💕📃
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Congratulations, Ivor!
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Thank you very much, Daedalus
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I think you have lots of words still in there to share
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Thank you very much, Beth
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Congrats, Ivor. I left my comment at the Cafe! 💕
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Thank you for your support and kindness, Eugi 🥰📖
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My pleasure, Ivor. 🫠
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wonderful poem Ivor ❤ ❤ 🌟🌟 well done! 💖🤗
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Carol 🥰📖😊
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Loveeee that bookcase Ivor!! And……”Searching for the moments My words have failed to find.” Just beautiful Ivor! 😘
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Thank you for your very lovely words, Linda 🥰📃
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Fabulous. I love seeing bookshelves or anywhere books are kept.
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Love your poem, Ivor.. where ever they come from I’ll be visiting.. xx
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