Eve Roper Poet Free verse

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Christmas Without You

I sit here in front of my husband
Overlooking a small pond 
Pine trees with pinecones on them
A bird flits from one head stone 
to the next, staring at me

The speckled granite stone 
stands tall engraved with a 
Celtic cross
In the center
S Doyle Roper
CPO
US Navy
Vietnam
October 14, 1943 
August 29, 2018
Husband Father 
and Grandfather 

I placed a red poinsettia in front of the stone
With a prayer and wishing he was here

The holidays are so hard without him.



“ Dad, I love you, I wish you were here with us. We miss you so much. The boys and grandchildren are the only thing that keeps me going. “

December 13, 2021
Not finished writing had to stop to go home

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Jennifer Proxenos December 17, 2021 at 10:45 AM Hi Evie, my lovely friend, very very hard, I can only imagine. My thoughts are with you and I hope that from all the way across the pond between us, you can feel them! Love, hugs and a very very Happy Christmas to you, wishing you the peace of Christmas . Jennifer. Jennifer. Eve Roper December 18, 2021 at 6:47 PM Thank you, my beautiful friend, may you have a wonderful holiday.

Kim Rodrigues December 15, 2021 at 10:08 AM A wonderful write and one that will be cherished. Mine is strange as mom is in an urn…surreal. Both have their difficulties whether the body be buried or turned to ash. I still can’t wrap my mind around it so I try not to think too hard. No place to lay flowers. So different than I imagined. Eventually my parents will both be at a grave sight but in their hometown. Hugging you ~ Eve Roper December 15, 2021 at 11:08 AM Thank you, Kim, for the visit. I went to see my husband on Monday and my dad on Tuesday and clean the overgrown grass around it. It is best for all family to be in the same place.

Andrea Dietrich December 14, 2021 at 4:14 PM very emotive, Eve. Sorry you have to spend another Christmas without him. Time goes so fast, doesn't it? I still seem to remember when you posted about his death and it does not seem that long ago. Eve Roper December 15, 2021 at 11:11 AM It is going on three years now, Thank you my friend, . happy holidays. Hugs Evee

Regina Mcintosh December 14, 2021 at 7:14 AM So painful and powerful. God bless and comfort you today and all through Christmas. Love, Gina Eve Roper December 15, 2021 at 11:10 AM Thank you my friend, . happy holidays. Hugs Eve

Victor Buhagiar December 14, 2021 at 6:21 AM Great emotions, Eve and beautiful imagery. Yuletide Hugs. Eve Roper December 15, 2021 at 11:09 AM Thank you my friend. Hugs Eve

Nathasha Thalpaguruge December 13, 2021 at 8:01 PM Your poem is so emotional and hearttouching! I feel the pain that is going in this poem! - Nathasha Eve Roper December 13, 2021 at 11:01 PM Thank you for your visit, Nathasha, and your kind words. Happy Holidays

Michael Tor December 13, 2021 at 4:07 PM Heartfelt piece Eve. He was loved by you and all you mentioned. Special memories through out the years are kept inside of you. He will always be a part of you and he will always be remembered. So many of us including myself loosing my dad Rene in September of this year, wishing he was here because when they were here the world was a better place. Big hug Eve God bless you and Doyal will always be with you...Like my dad Rene... Eve Roper December 13, 2021 at 4:22 PM Michael, sorry for your loss. Their memories will live on.. Hugs and God bless.

Tom Cunningham December 13, 2021 at 2:51 PM I always find Christmas quite an emotional time as you look back at happy memories you had with your loved ones. Tom Eve Roper December 13, 2021 at 11:00 PM Yes, I join you in the heavy heart the holidays bring. Tom, your visits are always so welcoming. Happy Holidays my friend

L Milton Hankins December 13, 2021 at 11:27 AM Eve, your poignant poem and your tribute meant a lot to me, being alone this time of the year. It's really hard. Hugs at Christmas! Eve Roper December 13, 2021 at 10:58 PM Being alone does just leaves a person not wanting to involve in the festivities. Happy Holidays my friend

Panagiota Romios December 13, 2021 at 11:14 AM So touching Eve, we miss our loved ones on holiday so much. Well crafted and a fav for.me. Thank you Pangie. Xoxo Merry Christmas, Poetess. Eve Roper December 13, 2021 at 10:56 PM Thank you, Panagiota. It's been hard to go . Happy Holidays my friend