Eve Roper Poet Free verse

Grip To Hope

A desire of truth only his pleasant warmth 
can provide comfort. As I age tears and disquiet 
are my reward. I'm saddened by reality. 

I, an old brittle woman has lost sketched 
from memory, crystal sparks adoring our life 
all replaced with winter's sleep and loneliness. 
For I am weak, searching, reaching for what is, 
really is. Drowning, struggling through 
the chilly winds with aching darkness. 

Day after dark day, my home, a sealed coffin; 
in a bitter resentment detestable world. 
Crazed, I gaze out at verge of night 
at the gnarled sky and beyond 
and grip to hope unwilling to let go.

1/13/2020

Aching

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Alexis Y. February 16, 2022 at 1:25 PM Hi Eve, I agree, no matter what we face in life we must let go of hope. You expressed that fact very well in this well-written write. Congrats on your win. Have a nice day-Alexis

Sam Kauffman February 16, 2022 at 10:57 AM Eve, your words bring to mind the picture of the kitten gripping a knot at the end of a rope with the operative emotion being hanging on for life. This is powerful in its depth of raw emotion. Congratulations on your win! Sending you prayers and blessings for a strong "grip" on hope.

Paula Goldsmith February 16, 2022 at 10:25 AM Congratulations on your win. What a story/write. Hope lets us hang on. Have a blessed day with your win.......

Mohan Chutani February 16, 2022 at 1:58 AM Congratulations for your placement in my contest. Best. Mohan

Harry Horsman April 16, 2020 at 2:26 AM Hi, Eve, just surfing through my favourites, and came across this gem,,lovely to re-read it...Stay Safe. Harry.

Estela Canama February 12, 2020 at 6:05 AM Great imagery with real emotions! It is good to express our feelings in a poem.

Daniel Turner February 9, 2020 at 9:24 AM I'm not quite ready to let go either Eve. I do not stay entirely at home but I do not like going out in public. Not that I'm afraid, it's just that people are so rude and have no respect. However, that final day is fast approaching and I am not quite ready. Exceptional write, Eve. Eve Roper February 9, 2020 at 12:16 PM you must live in Houston, it seems that they just weren't taught respect or courtesy. It wasn't like this where I use to live. Thank you for the visit my friend

Subimal Sinha-Roy January 24, 2020 at 12:28 AM Congratulations on your win, Eve. True, hope is the only hope.

Richard Lamoureux January 23, 2020 at 10:05 AM Way to go, a big hug and congrats!

Beautiful Scars January 23, 2020 at 7:10 AM oh lovely Eve, you had me with this one, everything about it left me "aching" too - beautifully expressed...thank you for your participation and congratulations on your placement. x:-)-luloo

Gregory Richard Barden January 23, 2020 at 12:44 AM I so relate to this of late ... so poignant and sad - love it! Sincere congratulations for your awesome win in Lu Loo's challenging contest, Eve - best wishes for 2020 and keep up the great work, my friend! Blessings to you and yours! :o) <3

Brenda Chiri January 22, 2020 at 7:34 PM Wow Eve amazing! Congrats on your top win!;)

Anisha Dutta January 22, 2020 at 12:55 PM An Unique composition. Big Congrats to winon your well deserved poem. Love.

Winged Warrior January 15, 2020 at 12:45 PM I agree with everyone down below...truly amazing and awesome writing, Eve...all the best from the Wingster :o)

M. L. Kiser January 15, 2020 at 6:10 AM A write filled with passion, flowing with feeling and inner strength. Well done.

Harry Horsman January 13, 2020 at 11:56 PM An amazing poem eve, i can so relate to every word, as i too grip to hope, and very unwilling to let go...to my fav.

Jenish Somadas January 13, 2020 at 11:05 PM I adore all the seasons, even I have favorite.. I adore all the ages, even I'm tearing out.. Emotions overflowed from your poem.. Great entry in the contest...

Caren Krutsinger January 13, 2020 at 5:47 PM Beautifully showing your vulnerability and grief Eve.

Brenda Chiri January 13, 2020 at 2:08 PM Eve this was amazing!;)

Tom Cunningham January 13, 2020 at 12:16 PM A very emotional write Eve, well written, if it's for a contest, good luck. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos January 13, 2020 at 10:16 AM A well crafted poem dear friend, emotions run high and creativity soars. Blessings, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit January 13, 2020 at 7:03 AM I felt the intensity of emotions in every line--a superb write, Eve.