Sorry to my readers and followers for my lack of blogging this week … The old plumber/poet traded his quill in for his old rusty spanner and dirty hammer … Drawing Above: done for me in 2017 by, Rose – https://poetrummager.org/
Back On The Tools. (adapted from “An Old-time Plumber”)
Could I actually do the task?
Am I physically strong enough?
Am I mentally sharp and able enough?
To endure four to fives days of hard work?
Surprise, surprise, I have survived the first three days
Job is nearing completion and the clients are suitably pleased
And I am home beside the heater and enjoying a red wine
Although when I finished it was already dark
And my back was stiff as red-gum bark
But a job stamped by my old-time quality trademark
I have just completed the second edit and redraft of the manuscript for my book “Until Eyes Hear Sound”, and officially the poem below, will be the Book’s opening poem in, Chapter 1, ‘Little Creatures and The Birds
My poem “Winter Slaps Autumn in the Eye” was one of 17 selected for publication in the Geelong Writers, “Winter Solstice Challenge” Brochure. Below is a photo of how the poem appears in the Geelong Writers Brochure
Today I am presenting another poem that will be appearing in my new book “Until Eyes Hear Sound”. I wrote ‘Who Hears Me’ in February 2021, and the poem will be the opening piece in Chapter 5. Observations, “Until Eyes Hear Sound”
Who Hears Me?
My ears are funnels But I do not want to hear The voices
My lips do part But I do not speak The words
My knees do bend But I cannot sit While I can still stand
My eyes are open But I do not want to see My shadow falling
This evening I went to the book launch of The Geelong Writers, Anomaly Street (Poetry With A Difference), a twice-yearly collection of poetry that creates jolts for flatlined minds, and to the editor, Jo Curtain, for selecting my poem. Below is a photo of the poem’s presentation in the book … (my scanner is broken)
I am proud to announce that my poem “Lines To Nowhere” has been nominated for Publication of The Month of June, at “Spillwords Magazine”. A big thank you to the editing team at Spillwords for the nomination, and hearty congratulations to the other Nominees.
Voting will cease on 6/29 and soon after we will reveal the winner. Please note, you need to register and/or login to vote.
The winning publication will be featured on Spillwords.com sidebar during the entire month of July!
HERE ARE THE NOMINEES:
Mid Week by Roy Eisenstein Lines To Nowhere by Ivor Steven Mermaids & Miracles by Ann Parker The Sunset, The Beach, The Stars, and The Midnight Sky by Michelle Ayon Navajas When You Find Your Center by Kate Leo Darker The Water, The Deeper The Deep by Gerry Stefanson Joy by Daniel Clarke-Serret The Centre of My Universe by Jane Bradshaw Two Faces by Chris Corbett Dead Man’s Hand by Kerr Pelto At 28 Weeks: When Reality Shifts by Erin P.T. Canning And All That Jazz by Angela Huskisson Piggy by Zach Zajac Dress Rehearsal by Jon A Lunsford
Good luck to all!
Lines to Nowhere
As my drapes fell apart I saw a setting eclipse And I decided to walk To the south side of the moon
Carrying my plastic spoon There, a giant vanilla cheesecake Rolled over the crusty moonscape On a giant crumbly base Topped with blueberries and cream Laying here in bed, life is but a dream
The evening skyline begins to drool Am I, a full moon’s fool? I will meet you at the old school Down by the empty pool This time we will not be ridiculed
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 