ivor or ivor.e hogg Poems

The water mill beside the stream, highlighted by a stray moonbeam.
Which adds an abstract quality, a touch of surreality.
To the scene which I can see and makes it extraordinary
The stream is deep and strong but slow and turns the paddles from below.
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I do not think I’ll ever see
Such superb choreography
as that my cat displayed to me
when she was bitten by a flea.
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The brazen blare of trumpets sounds.
As we approach the temple grounds
the rattling kettle drums compete
with ominously marching feet.
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We start our lives as parasites
and selfishly take all we need
to satisfy our appetites
to mothers wants pay little heed
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I was in pain, in agony
and saw no way to gain relief.
Then all at once I seemed to be
beside myself quite literally.
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A tribute to W.E.Henley 1849-1903

Invictus.
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When we are cuddled close in bed.
We know, although no word is said.
This is the place now is the time
to reach for ecstasy sublime.
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As Mom and Dad play loves game.
The baby stirs uneasily.
just as the crashing climax came.
The baby settles quietly.
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When you are young then you believe
the whole world revolves about you.
Quite simply you cannot conceive
what you believe may not be true.
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We understand the time must come
when one of us will have to leave.
The when not ours to command
but for our comfort we believe.
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