Only posted on my site on June 1st, submitted the next day, and published yesterday — a beautifully swift and heartening response from Spillwords.

I’m absolutely ecstatic to share that my poem “Between the Moon and Clouds” has been accepted and published in Spillwords Magazine this week. My heartfelt thanks to editor Dagmara for selecting my piece — her support means the world.
You can read the poem on Spillwords by clicking the link below, and if you feel moved to, you’re welcome to leave a 💗 for the article:
>> https://spillwords.com/between-the-moon-and-clouds/
Please note: the featured image above was kindly supplied by Spillwords Press.
Between the Moon and Clouds
written by: Ivor Steven
They say the world is changing,
but the moon cannot stop frowning,
while nature is unerringly hurting,
beneath our fettered feet.
Between the worried moon
and the settling clouds,
I perceive a loud rumbling sigh
from beyond the deep blue sky.
In one ferocious breath, Thor decries,
“Beware of the ground’s ringleader’s lies
about the Earth’s visible demise,
and hear the crust’s cries
with your own eyes.
Ivor Steven was formerly an Industrial Chemist, then a Plumber, now retired. He has had numerous poems published in anthologies and online magazines. He has 2 self-published books, “Tullawalla” and “Perceptions,” and is an active member of the Geelong Writers Inc. (Australia) and an appointed writer for “Coffee House Writers” magazine (USA).
Just days after first sharing these thoughts on June 1st — born in that quiet space between day and night — Spillwords welcomed the poem into their pages with a wonderfully swift response

Unfortunately, the mortals on earth, don’t and won’t, heed these, warnings, which will, ultimately lead men to, their, demise…
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Their ignorance, arrogance, and stupidity is their inbuilt personality and problem
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Well done Ivor…now we need people to listen to your wisdom 😊😊
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful words, Willow … I wish I wise enough to fix my WP problems 📘💙🌏🎶
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That takes more than wisdom Ivor that takes Magic .💜💜💜
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Congrats on this Ivor, it is a powerful message.
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Thank you kindly, Ernie … sorry I’ve not over visiting much. I’m still battling with computer problems
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No worries, hope you get it worked out soon.
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sounds like a warning we need right now – congrats and a great message
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Thank you very much for your kind words, Beth
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Congratulations.
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A stunning poem, Ivor. Congratulations on well deserved recognition.
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Love this poem my friend. Congratulations
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Brilliant poem, my dear friend! Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone finally got the message? 🥰
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