Eve Roper Poet Shape

Crossroads

I've tasted and
opened my eyes
to the world's
Crossroads;
I've walked
in puberty,
hungered for
maturity.
Love showed
me the purest joy;
an enthusiastic thirst to attain
this worn-out nonfiction chapter book full of bent pages
has had favorable dawns as well as priceless rough endings.
Trust in God and his word has healed the pain of heartbreak;
once, I closed
the book never
to be opened
again except
in my joyous
memories.
At the cross,
at times
like a child
I'll fall in
sorrow,
weep, and
question.
God forgets
and forgives
us for all
of our sins
and mistake.

9/22/2021


Crossroads Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Kim Rodrigues

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Sara Kendrick October 18, 2021 at 4:29 AM Congrats on your winning work. Way to go. Yes, God through His Son, Jesus does forgive us if we only admit our sins and we ask for the forgiveness that is available. I enjoyed reading this spiritual work. Sara

Jan Allison October 16, 2021 at 12:32 PM Dropping back with many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Christuraj Alex October 16, 2021 at 9:03 AM Beautifully designed cross with a great concept. Congratulations!

Kim Rodrigues October 16, 2021 at 6:23 AM You’ve spoken about your nonfiction book, its early years, its favorable dawn and rough endings. The hope is as you say - God’s willingness to forgive. Congratulations! Eve Roper October 16, 2021 at 7:32 AM Thank you, Kim, all true , but he has been there with out stretch arm with his hand to guide me in life. Hugs

Caren Krutsinger September 29, 2021 at 1:16 PM Ah, what a poem! What a shape! What a poet! " I closed the book never to be opened again except in my joyous memories." Wonderful job.

Rama Balasubramanian September 26, 2021 at 11:37 AM Amazing shape, not easy! Loved the ending.

Alexis Y. September 25, 2021 at 12:12 PM WoW! Eve, I echo what Jan said, that’s a lovely shape; you hit the ball out of the park with this one. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day and weekend:-) Alexis

Jan Allison September 25, 2021 at 4:06 AM wow what an awesome shape poem, you nailed it Eve!:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham September 23, 2021 at 12:49 AM Well written verse Eve and you've created a stunning image. Good luck Tom

Victor Buhagiar September 22, 2021 at 11:02 PM Great shape, Wonderful poetry.