
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, “A Frozen Birthday Cake,” appears in the new issue. You can read it by following the link below.
>> A Frozen Birthday Cake – Coffee House Writers
As I reflected on “A Frozen Birthday Cake,” this beautiful instrumental seemed a fitting companion, carrying its own sense of memories frozen in time.

Until Eyes Hear Sound
Amazon >> Amazon.com : 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 invoice
for the Book, plus Postage.
Ivor Steven © October 2026

This is a very poignant poem. 💝
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Thank you very much, Robbie
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I think you’re still in the ‘good until….date.’
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But it’s cold in fridge
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wrap yourself in a leaf of lettuce
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Love that beautiful photo and your gorgeous poem, my dear friend. 🥰🎂
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The photo was dad’s 89th birthday … memories, my dear friend .. 🥰💕
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ poem! So poignant, so timely, so relatable.
Aw…You are not alone in that ‘fridge, Ivor! So many of us are right there with you! Hey…we can all keep keeping each other emotionally warm. 🙂
Sweet sweet birthday photo of your precious Dad! 🙂
Such beautiful heart-touching music/vid!
(((HUGS))) and ❤️❤️❤️
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My editor at CHW was super impressed with this one, which pleased greatly, Carolyn 💕🥰🎵📘💙
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A fine but sad metaphor
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Thank you kindly, Derrick
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A very profound poem Ivor. Congratulations my friend
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Thank you for your outstanding words, Sadje
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It’s a pleasure
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nice one Ivor ❤❤😎😎
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It’s unbelievable, Carol . 📃🥰🌏
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Oh no Dwight, did you actually eat it? A great poem to accommodate your dad’s birthday! 🎂
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Thank you for your thoughtful words, Cindy 📖🥰🤗
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You’re so welcome, Ivor! ❤️
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