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The Optimistic Goldfish

Author: Steve Wickens

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This is my first brand new collection of poems for many years.
It was refreshing for me to write new poetry without having to rely on my past work. There are 40 poems in all and are arguably lighter than what I wrote previously. Of course my thoughts about self worth and religion are still present in my writing, but there are several light poems that just reflect silliness and hopefully will create smiles. Poetry is a wondrous thing because it is a form of writing that can attract debates and discussion. It depends on the interpretation. These new poems are a gift to myself. I hope you enjoy them.


Steve Wickens

My name is Steve Wickens. I was born in 1968 in Newbury, Berkshire in England. I enjoy writing poetry and I hope you enjoy reading my efforts.


Pages: 112



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