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The Voices Echo In Emptiness

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written 12/3/2018

The Voices Echo in Emptiness, was inspired by the lonely nights that kept me awake with images of him and the life we had together, it would play on over and over in my mind until early morning.

Poem of the Week in December 9, 2018

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With a sigh summer citrine sky turned green spontaneously into existence. Autumn's palette adds changes and are seen to its systematic experience. Stars shiver in fear on the coldest night. Voices in the darkness look for refuge; heaven bound birds gather in distant flight sailing through winds dusty powdered steel rouge. The long day is dead; voices won't let me sleep. Hush. Hush. The voices echo in emptiness. Whiff of sandalwood lost in shadows deep. The voices know my loneliness, the nothingness. Amber encroaches the dawning of morning fight through window curtains the whitest lace of light.

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Constance La France

Date: 9/27/2023 10:43:00 AM

Eve, such and beautiful poem, well done, a FAV for me.

Eve Roper
Date: 9/27/2023 11:05:00 AM

Thank you so much.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/20/2023 11:00:00 AM

Dear Eve, congratulations on your win! I think this is one of your best with imagery that jumps off of the page to express your loneliness and sorrow. So heartfelt and plaintive. Beautiful use of color and scent. Blessing dear friend. So happy to see this on the winners list!

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/19/2023 7:05:00 PM

Dear Eve, your expressive poem is breathtaking. The poignant verse is haunting and the depth of your loss is felt down to the soul, my friend. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Robert's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/19/2023 6:59:00 AM

Congratulations Eve my friend! :)

James Horn

Date: 6/2/2023 5:17:00 AM

Am checking out everyone's best poems. Which ones are best of the best

Eve Roper
Date: 6/3/2023 6:37:00 PM

Thank you , James, you made me proud

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/29/2023 4:38:00 PM

Utter Beaty which, like a pool, reflects you! Panagiota xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/23/2022 12:23:00 PM

I think what made this your "most popular poem" is the feelings that you emote with it and also the imagery is so nice. I especially in the last few stanzas. Very lovely

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/28/2022 6:27:00 AM

Dear Eve, I love the loneliness you have described here ….. A visceral response to your write. Authentic emotions so alive … so real . I love the voices know my loneliness, the nothingness. It says it all. A very belated congratulations on your past win . Susan :)

Probir Gupta

Date: 7/8/2021 10:02:00 PM

Aesthetics mingling with a deep breath. Beautiful. Congratulations on your really deserved awards.

Eve Roper
Date: 7/8/2021 10:13:00 PM

Thank you, Probir, for coming and reading and leaving a message. Hugs Eve

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/2/2021 7:03:00 AM

Eve, Poem in Rapture. All the voices we've known in life paying us a visit when we least expect it. -Richard

Heather Crismond

Date: 1/1/2021 2:38:00 AM

That was breath taking!!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/31/2020 7:00:00 PM

This is so beautifully penned, Eve. Pure and pristine. (It was on my sidebar; that's how I found it). HNY to you and yours! :) gw

Carol Louise Moon

Date: 10/2/2020 7:11:00 PM

What a beautiful, haunting sonnet. I really like the choice of words and the images produced.

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/22/2020 3:42:00 PM

Such a moving poem ~ haunting in its beauty.

John Castellenas

Date: 5/6/2019 10:22:00 AM

You made the reader feel and understand the words dear Eve. When we ponder life, sometime we relearn pitfalls or pleasure memories. Powerful words and thoughts shared. Coyote

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/27/2019 5:56:00 PM

Eve, a belated congratulations for your POTD honor for this moving poem as well as your podium placement in this contest. So moving and heartfelt...I feel your loss. Love and hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/26/2019 6:40:00 AM

This is so moving Eve. You put your heart into it and it shows. Congratulations on your deserving win. Blessings, Connie

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/25/2019 9:17:00 AM

This one touches the heart. Thanks for entering my contest. Congrats on your deserved win.

Sherilynn Kucharek

Date: 3/3/2019 1:16:00 PM

So very lovely and inviting! I was captivated from start to finish.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/24/2019 5:09:00 PM

Hello Eve Roper, I enjoyed this poem that you have created. have a nice evening my friend.

Eve Roper
Date: 2/24/2019 7:25:00 PM

Thank you Hugs Eve

Valerie Staton

Date: 2/15/2019 10:06:00 AM

Wonderful! I love this poem.

Eve Roper
Date: 2/24/2019 7:25:00 PM

Thank you Hugs Eve

Uhellig Svart

Date: 1/2/2019 5:50:00 AM

Very well-written, I'll be reading this one over and over again! And congrats for securing your spot as number one on best new poems!

Eve Roper
Date: 1/2/2019 2:57:00 PM

Thank you ,Uhellig. Hugs Eve~`*

Robert Lindley

Date: 1/2/2019 4:47:00 AM

Back again to congratulate you my dear friend, on this gem being chosen as number one on the best new poems list!

Eve Roper
Date: 1/2/2019 2:56:00 PM

Thank you ,my dear friend, your words encourage me. Hugs Eve~`*

John Hamilton

Date: 12/31/2018 8:43:00 PM

I see double congrats are in order Eve, this is one of your best for sure!

Eve Roper
Date: 1/2/2019 2:55:00 PM

Thank you ,John. Hugs Eve~`*

Charlie Smith

Date: 12/31/2018 9:22:00 AM

Happy top of the chart Eve, wonderful work...

Eve Roper
Date: 12/31/2018 12:59:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Charlie, for reading and enjoying my work. May you have a blessed New Year with happiness, wealth, health , and wisdom. Hugs Eve~`*