Eve Roper Poet Haibun

Heartache Pages Turned

Young and naive from a distance her heart leaped to its highest peak
On his terrace he'd sit lips utter words if the pages could speak
Her eyes showed ruby red as held flooding tears, so very weak 
Quiet and steady she kept silent cries to touch his naked cheeks


secrets from afar
            immune to the world around
                      enslaved hopes of love

Under shadow of garden trees among a gallery of crimson azaleas, she strolls
Portrait of beauty at my fingertips, to caress her goodness, oh so slow
She flees when stealing a look upon her; does one follow or just let go?
Burying thoughts in a book and just glance down to see her beautiful glow

silent eyes wander
          stroll alongside hand in hand
                  heartache pages turned


2/16/2017

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Connie Marcum Wong February 26, 2017 at 3:53 AM Congratulations on having this beautiful poem honored with a deserving POTD Eve!

Sunita U.D Palawon February 18, 2017 at 9:35 PM Reflects so much passion. A strong one! Well done!! :) Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 9:51 PM Thank you so very much for the inspiring comliment :) Hugs Eve

Lynn Marie February 18, 2017 at 7:28 PM A wonderful poem, beautifully penned. Terrific title and your writing is gorgeous with a seamless flow that no doubt is a tribute to your talent to have the reader feel your words so effortlessly. I had not heard of Haibun, I will head to forms to learn. Congratulations on POTD It is a pleasure to read such elegant writing. blessings, lynn Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 9:52 PM Thank you :) you're so gracious Hugs Eve

Darren White February 18, 2017 at 2:08 PM What a beautiful poem Eve, congratulations on the win, and on PotD :) Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 6:08 PM Thank you for the congratulations was unexpected Hugs Eve

Constance La France February 18, 2017 at 1:51 PM Eve congratulations on your win in my contest with this great write Constance La France February 18, 2017 at 7:12 PM Wow and POTD too that's wonderful! Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 6:08 PM Thank you for the congratulations on your contest I was very honored & POTD was unexpected Hugs Eve

Anne-Lise Andresen February 18, 2017 at 1:04 PM - Congratulations, Eve !!! Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 6:09 PM Thank you for the congratulations sweet lady Hugs Eve

Daniel Turner February 18, 2017 at 12:45 PM Back to say congratulations Mrs Eve on POTD honors. Well deserved! Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 6:09 PM Thank you for the congratulations was unexpected Hugs Eve

Freddie Robinson Jr. February 18, 2017 at 11:05 AM Lovely, lovely poem, Eve. The prose and haiku work so beautifully well together. A jewel of a poem. Kudos for POTD. An excellent choice. Love always, dear. Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 12:33 PM Thank you so very much, Freddie, surprise to see my poem posted as POTD.. honored Hugs Eve

Charlie Smith February 18, 2017 at 9:06 AM Well done Eve, congratulations on both POTD and contest honors... Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 12:35 PM Thank you, Charlie, for both... Totally surprised Hugs

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 18, 2017 at 8:22 AM A beautiful painting writ Eve, congratulations on potd! 7 :) Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM Thank you, Maureen, for the congratulations and the 7 Hugs Eve

Jan Allison February 18, 2017 at 8:15 AM Such a touching poem Eve:-) I do love the haibun form:-) many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 6:11 PM Thank you for the congratulations sweet friend Hugs Eve

Agnes Krampe February 18, 2017 at 7:51 AM Beautiful haibun, Eve, congrats on potd. Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 6:11 PM Thank you for the congratulations and your wonderful compliment was unexpected Hugs Eve

Phil Capitano February 18, 2017 at 7:29 AM Beautifully done Eve, full of great images and emotions. Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 6:10 PM Thank you for the compliment, Phil :) Hugs Eve

Paul Callus February 17, 2017 at 9:29 AM Ah! I see you have hit two "H" birds with one stone, Eve....indirectly tackling Haiku whilst writing a Haibun!! Heartache and enslaved hopes of love touch the reader's heart....and that of the judge, too, I hope! Hugs // paul Eve Roper February 17, 2017 at 10:47 AM Thank you, Paul, for reading my poem,,, Hugs Eve

Nette Onclaud February 16, 2017 at 1:48 PM how you move me with your well-chosen words, eve... i am enthralled!..huggs Eve Roper February 17, 2017 at 10:47 AM I'm tickled you enjoyed my poem Hugs Eve

Daniel Turner February 16, 2017 at 10:03 AM Ah, young love:) Oh, to be young again, Mrs Eve. Lovely poem! Eve Roper February 17, 2017 at 10:49 AM Thank you, Daniel, hugs eve

Probir Gupta February 16, 2017 at 8:49 AM Touching heartache pages ... Very nice ... Eve Roper February 16, 2017 at 10:01 AM Thank you hugs

Chris Green February 16, 2017 at 6:58 AM Absolutely beautiful Eve. Such a heart touching poem. Eve Roper February 16, 2017 at 8:57 AM Thank you so much :-) hugs

Neha Irshad February 16, 2017 at 6:32 AM Heart touching words...too nice Eve Roper February 16, 2017 at 8:58 AM Thank you so very much, Neha. Hugs

Tim Smith February 16, 2017 at 2:28 AM : )...I love it...A fav Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 9:53 PM Thank you so very much, Tim for a fav. I'm honored hugs Eve

Joanna Daniel February 16, 2017 at 1:57 AM This is a winner, Eve:) poignant imagery captured beautifully:) Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 9:53 PM Thank you so very much, Jo, Hugs Eve

Jill Spagnola February 16, 2017 at 1:13 AM Eve, hands down a 7+ :) You have created a most innocent and light ~ sweet pangs of love. Your Haiku seems to have given you the perfect summation...peace, jill Eve Roper February 18, 2017 at 9:54 PM Thank you for the 7 and the wonderful compliment Hugs Eve