ivor or ivor.e hogg Poems

The thunder growls and threatens war.
Storm clouds parade in massed array
and fierce blue bolts of lightning soar
To try and drive the clouds away.
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Sometimes the words that writers use
have different meanings and values.
For words don’t always mean the same
and common words don’t play the game.
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The arguments range far and wide.
Opinions held stubbornly
will be adhered to by each side
Because we do not want to see.
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Today might be the day you die.
So seize each opportunity
That’s offered you and don’t ask why
But grasp each moment eagerly.
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The sunlight shimmers on the sea.
Its light reflects from white wave crests
The waves which roll in endlessly
engaged upon their ceaseless quest.
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Keeping Faith.

I am benighted and afraid.
Darkness descended rapidly.
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Beneath the moon alone I dance
to music only I can hear
Though other folk may look askance
and turn away to hide their fear.
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In days of yore long, long before
the spoken word took written form.
The Bards, the guardians of the lore.
In Great Men’s halls they would perform.
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Que Sera Sera.2009

With passing time the stoutest walls
will slowly crumble into dust
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Thou art the mistress of my heart
I like it not when we’re apart.
I glory in thy company.
Without thee then my life would be
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