“Under One Roof”, the Indie Author Book Fair

The above 6 photos, were taken by Claudia Collins, my neighbouring book stall author, and a fellow ‘Geelong Writer’

I had a delightful time meeting many other Authors at today’s Book Fair, although a midday summer storm somewhat curtailed attendance.

The below 6 photos, were taken by myself.









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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





Ivor Steven (c) January 2025

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Moon






Today’s Waxing Gibbous Moon


We are under the Cafe’s verandah
enjoying our cake and coffee
and soaking up the summery atmosphere

Enthusiastically waiting
for the midafternoon moonrise,
the blue sky’s attractive half-moon

Hopefully, the gathering clouds
will dissipate soon
and allow us to view
another phenomenal daytime moon










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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





Ivor Steven (c) January 2025

Birds, Swift and Small ( a Rhyming Haiku)


“Birds have commandeered my poetic imagination lately.“





Birds, Swift and Small (a Rhyming Haiku)

The tree’s bashful eyes
Colourful gems of the sky
So, swiftly they fly







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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





Ivor Steven (c) January 2025

Throwback Friday, Birds on Fences


Today’s Throwback Friday poem is from February 2023 and appears in Chapter 1 of my third book, Until Eyes Hear Sound, titled ‘Little Creatures and the Birds.’
“Birds have commandeered my poetic imagination lately.“




Birds on Fences

What side of the fence
do you sit on?
Birds perched on fences
look down on the earth

The grass is not always greener
on the other side
Is there ever
a winning side
or a losing side

Worms burrow holes
on both sides
Shadows grow longer
under the one sun
Dawn rises on the dark side
and the sun sets on the bright side

Birds on fences know
“That the mystery of our universe
Can be found in a blade of grass”



The Barwon Heads Indie Author Book Fair – 2025 – & Book Mouse (a Haiku)

Time & Location (This coming Sunday)

12 Jan 2025, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Barwon Heads Community Hall, 77 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads VIC 3227, Australia

Yes, I’ll be there, along with many other Geelong and Victorian Indie Authors. Less than “1 week” until the Barwon Heads Indie Author Book Fair! Over 30 local independent writers gathered under one roof- what better way to spend a Sunday morning in January than a trip out to the beautiful Barwon Heads

About the Event

The Book Reality Experience presents the 2nd Annual Indie Author Summer Book Fair, which celebrates stories from children’s books through to horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and every genre in between. We can’t wait to welcome you to this one-day event filled with over 30 Author Exhibits, providing you with the opportunity to talk directly with independently published authors… some of whom will become your new favourites.
** FREE entry to all visitors. 

Read about the Authors that will be attending






Book Mouse (a Haiku)


A hall full of books
Indie Authors to greet you
The book mouse’s nest







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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





Ivor Steven (c) January 2025

Talking to a Restless Moon

Over at Weekly Prompts, the Wednesday challenge is the word ‘Tomorrow‘. To visit their fabulous site please click on >> Here




Talking to a Restless Moon


On this scorching afternoon
I spoke to a restless moon
He said,
“The sky’s blue balloon
has been treacherously harpooned
by a scary orange buffoon
who openly sucks on his own dirty silver spoon
and be warned, no one is immune”

Since then, I’ve been lying low
But soon I’ll need to leave my hot bungalow
And fly forward to a safer and cooler tomorrow





Ivor Steven (c) January 2025

Lost and Found – or – There, Here, and Where?





Lost and Found – or – There, Here, and Where?

There
Lying on solid ground
My shallow shadow wears no face
And utters no sound

Here
My outline bears no carapace

Where
On a graveside mound
I see my darkness
Waiting to be found







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Until Eyes Hear Sound

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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





Ivor Steven (c) January 2025

The Moon’s Love Song, is in this week’s Coffee House Writers Magazine edition.

Hello, dear readers and followers. I write for Coffee House Writers magazine (USA) fortnightly, and my poem “The Moon’s Love Song” is in this week’s edition …
To Read my poem, please click on the link below to visit the article, at Coffee House Writers Magazine.
>> https://coffeehousewriters.com/the-moons-love-song/

Note: My poem is a “Horatian Ode”
* A Horatian ode is a lyrical poem that expresses personal feelings or thoughts, often characterized by a calm and reflective tone. It typically follows a structured form and addresses philosophical themes such as love, nature, and morality, drawing inspiration from the works of the Roman poet Horace. This type of ode is known for its musicality and balance, making it distinct from other forms like the Pindaric ode.




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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





Ivor Steven (c) January 2025

Who’s Following Who?






Who’s Following Who?


Who are the moonrakers?
Who are the matchstick makers?
Who are the dictators?
Who are the takers?

Who is flying south?
Who is flying off at the mouth?

Who is to release the East?
From the unpoliced wild beast

Where are the high priests?
Are we being fleeced?
Piece by piece

How can peace ever be unleashed?
While heartless bastards feast
On our poor bakers’ yeast







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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





Ivor Steven (c) January 2025

Resuming the Climb






Resuming the Climb



From beyond the grand universe of mime
The eternal wings of time
Embraced the muse of my rhymes
Rewinding my heartstrings’ chime


Words cascade onto my blue lines
And valiantly my soul resumes the climb






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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





Ivor Steven (c) January 2025