Eve Roper Poet Rhyme

If Only We Could Turn Back the Hands of Time

An island  I have become, in  the  shadows  of  darkness, 
and  the  boundless ocean  waves  of  salty  tears  of  starkness. 
High  overhead  all  moving  about,  thousands  and  millions, 
a  plafond  of  stars  looks  down  upon  me  with  its  brilliance. 

If only we could turn back the hands of time,  a pinch or wink; 
my heart half full would ink a path through nature's acres to drink 
the   irreplaceable  moments  I  once  had  under  a  lace 
canopy  of  overhanging  leaves  and  gaze  upon  your  face. 

In the morning light,  I would embrace your soul,  and steal a kiss. 
We'd  bath in years of rapturous tears;  fountain of endless bliss. 
If only we could turn back the hands of time, snatch back the past,
my heart bulging with yearning hope would ink a path that would last.


10/17/2019

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Valerie Staton October 18, 2019 at 8:46 AM How wonderful! In my novel I write about a gentleman wishing he could turn back the hands of time. I think we all share in that wish. God bless you and keep you!

Probir Gupta October 16, 2019 at 12:03 AM Powerfully expressed emotions, Eve ... Congratulations on your win in the contest ...

Robert Lindley October 15, 2019 at 9:44 AM Congratulations on your win in this contest my friend. A great pleasure to have read and so enjoyed this very artistic and inspiring poem!

Regina Mcintosh October 15, 2019 at 2:50 AM Congrats and blessings, Gina

Joseph May October 14, 2019 at 8:28 PM "Inking a path that would last", Very nicely penned Eve..Congrats on your win..

Silent One October 14, 2019 at 12:24 PM very deep and emotive entry for the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Jennifer Proxenos October 13, 2019 at 11:39 AM It is very hard to lose a loved one and how wonderful if we could go back in time -maybe in the future, people will go back in a time machine or something similar - I sense your yearning - a beautiful poem. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Arturo Michael October 7, 2019 at 4:30 AM I love your opening lines..."An island I have become, in the shadows of darkness, and the boundless ocean waves of salty tears of starkness. " A wonderful write...

Regina Mcintosh October 7, 2019 at 12:50 AM Beautiful poem and yes, wouldn't it be nice to turn back the hands of times sometimes... yet, I'm actually happy where I am, even though I'm much older than I ever imagined I could be :) Your poem is filled with beauty and imagination that rhymes wonderfully. Bless you, sweet friend and happy writing, Love - Gina

Quoth Theraven October 7, 2019 at 12:44 AM Eve, So lovely this poem "If Only We Could Turn Back the Hands of Time". Had to look up 'plafond' of course. I like it. Time waits for no man. The heart, however, can wait for a very long time, and only answers to another's beat. -Richard