Eve Roper Poet Free verse

Does Anyone Care

Does anyone care? 
Maintaining peace; 
a peaceful existence on Earth 
is on almost everybody's prayer. 

Children; 
Pure and innocent, 
Many fragile 
With agile minds
Broken by bullies. 
Those children hurry past
Hiding their feelings. 
They sit in silence, 
Some commit suicide.

Does anyone care? 

Our seniors in nursing home 
Isolated, wait for the rest of their lives. 
They sit in silence 
And rock in their chair 
Wishing for someone to care; 
Where are the loved ones?
Family are too busy with their own lives.

Does anyone care?  

So many veterans, 
Brave men and women
That fought for our country.
Many homeless, 
Struggling with hunger or illness,
And no one cares. 

Immigrants veterans 
Promised citizenship 
In United States 
If they fought for our country; 
Our government has forbidden 
Them from setting foot in the nation
A country they risked their lives to defend. 

Our government has forsaken them. 

Does anyone care? 

There is a fear in every nation 
Just a breath away 
Creating disorder, 
Crippling human-beings
Driving them into quarantine and insanity.

Will there be a cure?

Does anyone care? 

To kneel down and pray
For everyone to care.

Does anyone care? 

3/20/2020



Commentary
Deported veterans fought for this country. It's time to fight for them, too
Sen. Tammy Duckworth 


 https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/commentary/2019/11/17/deported-veterans-fought-for-this-country-its-time-to-fight-for-them-too/

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Line Gauthier January 29, 2021 at 8:10 AM Wow ~ very poignant, Eve ~

Kai Michael Neumann March 27, 2020 at 7:41 AM So many valid questions. The answer, sadly or not lies within the poets of this world, who fight with their pen. Kind wishes, Kai

John Fleming March 27, 2020 at 7:15 AM Strong sentiments very ably proffered, Eve...impressive write. My very best wishes! :) john

Jan Allison March 22, 2020 at 5:16 PM wow Eve you tell it like it is your compassion is evident in every word:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2020 at 3:57 PM wow this is SO strong, Eve. One of the best I have seen. If you did not make that short winner list, I sure wish you had! Great job with this one. (is it really true that the immigrants who fought in our wars did not get their citizenship? I had not heard that. That is deplorable)

Caren Krutsinger March 22, 2020 at 7:57 AM fear and disorder must rapidly be dealt with ….let's throw God, goodness, faith and hope into the fray, shall we? Great contender for Emile's contest, Eve.

Harry Horsman March 22, 2020 at 2:10 AM Wow, Love your straight talking poetry, Eve. The question is rife, and you ask them so well!

Anisha Dutta March 22, 2020 at 12:13 AM Dear Eve I also think in the same way as you feel. Compassionate persons with adequate competence are rare. I feel deep to care for orphans or street children n wish to do something concrete for deprived seniors but can't find outlet. Love.

Jennifer Proxenos March 21, 2020 at 11:25 AM Hi Evie my compassionate friend who does care - I read and reread this gem because it is so true and I have tucked it away as a fav, so well penned. Blessings, Jenny.