Eve Roper Poet Free verse

Covid-19 Haunting Fear

Silence is deafening
Like a dungeon dark hallway.
Door after close door of bounding
Moans and groans, and painful
Yelling gasping for air.
I sit in this cold
Dark cell shivering with my
Blacken thoughts. 
Am I the only sane one? 
Am I the only healthy one?
They come in and out
At all hours to poke and prob.
I, a human, a pin cushion
Ready for use.
Trying someplace else to delve
Madden hunger for More pain.
In isolation with no touch for comfort.
They in hazmat suits
Because they cannot breathe my breath
Or touch my tainted skin.
Claustrophobic in these four walls
Lord, please save me 
From this darkness and pain;
Meet my exhausted lids to rest.
All I see are the haunting eyes
Of the ghost that had passed
Veiled in fear white sheets of snow.



12/15/2020

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Paulette Calasibetta December 31, 2021 at 8:19 PM Congratulations on your win! Sorry to learn you were afflicted and suffered with Covid. Your poem certainly reflects not just words, but a reality lived. Wishing you a Happy and above all Healthy New Year! Paulette

Reed Hasty January 2, 2021 at 12:49 PM Prayers and Blessings for you. In reading your verse, I feel your fear, as well as the fear of those caring for you!

Paul Callus December 25, 2020 at 2:30 AM Good morning dear Eve! I had no idea Covid had caught up with you! I was wondering how true to life and expressive this poem was, till I had a look at the comments and realized it was not fiction. I hope that you'll get better soon...keeping you in my prayers. May Christmas bring you blessings and good health. Hugs // paul

Beata Agustin December 22, 2020 at 9:46 PM Congrats! Thanks for my placement in your recently-judged contest. Cheering you with blest Christmas spirit, while sharing you "... the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.

Kim Rodrigues December 20, 2020 at 1:38 PM Wow! Congratulations on POTD!

Jennifer Fenn December 20, 2020 at 12:10 AM Eve my poetry sister! What a touching write! I’m so sorry you had to go through Covid, but I’m glad your home now. I too just prayed that you will be stronger than ever before. Digital hugs sent your way!

Jennifer Proxenos December 18, 2020 at 11:38 PM Hi Eve, a breathtaking poem that Poetry Soup chose and honored you with POTD. May you be blessed always. Hugs, Jennifer.

Rama Balasubramanian December 18, 2020 at 10:09 AM Central line on neck. It must have been a horrific experience. Glad you are back. Weakness will go away with time. Eat well be happy you will soon be up and running. Hugs and love. Take care, Rama Eve Roper December 18, 2020 at 10:44 AM A Radiologist Doctor did the central line ( it had 3 entries) so it was ok, he dead-end the area an talked to keep my mind off it.

Paula Goldsmith December 18, 2020 at 8:17 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!!! A wonderful write as you walk through hell. So very sorry. I have you in my prayers. I love your line, "Lord, please save me." He Will. May you see/feel your new healing with each new day. God bless and keep you safe. Enjoy your win with blessings................ Eve Roper December 18, 2020 at 9:57 AM Thank you so very much, Paula, Your inspiring words, and thoughts I will cherish close to my heart. Hugs Eve

Richard Lamoureux December 18, 2020 at 6:39 AM I’m late in reading this exceptional emotional piece Eve. So sorry to hear you are dealing with this horrible isolating virus. I’m glad you are improving. A prayer for your continued recovery. Blessings and hugs, Rick. Also congrats on your POTD. Eve Roper December 18, 2020 at 9:55 AM Thank you, Robert, for the congratulations, but all the poem is from God. Will gladly hold your prayers. You and your beautiful lady stay safe. Hugs

Robert Lindley December 18, 2020 at 5:35 AM This is an important and very poignant firsthand offering on the terrible C-19 epidemic and how it affects its victims. Congrats on this most deserving honor of POTD with this gift you have given we the readers my friend. Pray you regain your health and ever write on, God bless... Eve Roper December 18, 2020 at 9:51 AM Thank you, Robert, I've always been a hyper person so I have to keep busy, but doing things slow. Now weak, but I guess that is how it is. Your prayers are always welcome with open arms. You a guardian angel from God, I thank you. Hugs Eve

Rama Balasubramanian December 18, 2020 at 3:12 AM Are you back home? Take care. Hugs Rama. Eve Roper December 18, 2020 at 9:49 AM Hello Rama, Yes I am and very weak. They sent me home yesterday after being in there for 5 days.. and truly a human cushion.. they had to put a central line on my neck because they got tired of trying to look for my veins . Thank you for asking.

Sam Kauffman December 17, 2020 at 9:42 PM Dear Eve, I was sure I commented with congratulations for your POTD. Thank you sharing your experience with all of us in your poetic words. Congratulations on your POTD. Sending you prayers of healing and blessing! Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 11:06 PM Thank you, Sam, for the your prayers and healing blessings. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison December 17, 2020 at 3:44 PM such a poignant piece Eve, and get well soon my friend:-) hugs jan xx Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 11:05 PM Thank you my friend and to you as well. Hope you spend a wonderful Christmas with your son and hubby. Hugs Eve

Regina Mcintosh December 17, 2020 at 2:01 PM Wow.. I N T E N S E and such a heart wrenching write... Sad so so sad... God bless you always and CONGRATS on your POTD Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 11:04 PM Thank you , Regina, for all of your blessings you have given me. Hugs Eve

Susan Ashley December 17, 2020 at 1:52 PM Returning with warm congratulations for your well-deserved recognition with POTD honors. Such a worthy choice! Dear Eve, your poignant pen weeps for all affected by the hospitalized Covid experience. I pray you get well soon. Sending you my warmest wishes for a speedy recovery and lots of healing hugs.. ~Susan Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 11:03 PM Thank you, Susan, I still have a ways to go. Hugs Eve

Warren Doll December 17, 2020 at 1:46 PM Eve, Congratulations on POTD. So well deserved~ Warren Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 11:02 PM Thank you, Warren, for the congratulations. Hugs Eve

Gershon Wolf December 17, 2020 at 1:31 PM Congrats, Eve, on your POTD with the view from the pit of COVID despair. May things only get better from here! :) gw Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 11:02 PM Thank you, Gershon, it will. Hugs Eve

Anne-Lise Andresen December 17, 2020 at 11:24 AM - Back with congratulations, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 11:01 PM Thank you my sweet friend. Hugs Eve

Constance La France December 17, 2020 at 10:19 AM Eve, congratulations on receiving POTD with this truly amazing write from the view of a person with Covid 19, this may be your best poem ever and is a FAV for me _Constance ps (get well soon) Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 11:01 PM Oh, Constance, thank you for your kind words , congratulations, and fav. the poem. You have always supported and encouraged me. Hugs Eve.

Akkina Downing December 17, 2020 at 9:57 AM Hi Eve, Congratulations on POTD, and I hope you feel better. Sending prayers for speedy recovery... hugs Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 10:58 PM Thank you, Akkina, I will totally accept with open arms and keep close to my heart. Hugs Eve

Connie Marcum Wong December 17, 2020 at 9:49 AM Congratulations on having this poignant poem honored with POTD Eve. I hope you are much better now. Blessings xxoo Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 10:55 PM Hello Connie, I am feeling much better , but still have a ways to go. Hugs sweet friend

Rama Balasubramanian December 17, 2020 at 9:43 AM Oh my God! What a write! All covid patients will agree with you. If you are quarantined alone in a room it can be nightmare. Hopefully there are other patients around to talk with. I remember all the hugs you have given me and sending tons of hugs to you. Keep your faith and hope steady, soon you will be back home. Remember what ever God does, it is for our good. We are his children. Take care. Love and hugs. :) Rama Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 10:52 PM Thank you, Rama, for your kind words. Yes, our faith has to be strong to get well. Where I was at no one is allowed to be together. They all had their own room and I had to have my mask on at all time. Not fun.

Brandy Nicole December 17, 2020 at 9:31 AM Dearest Eve, I know those four walls feel like they are closing in on you. Stay Strong and keep Smiling. Your positive outlook will get you through these trying times. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 10:54 PM Thank you, Brandy, I am catching every single one of them gladly with smiles and open arms. I still have a ways to go. Hugs dear friend

Joseph May December 17, 2020 at 8:26 AM Hang in there Eve, our thoughts and prayers are with you.. Eve Roper December 17, 2020 at 10:47 PM Thank you, Joseph, I am so luck to have such friends. Hugs

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