Eve Roper Poet Roundel

My Eternal Grief

In sullen silence
darkness looms my thoughts
writhe with your absence.

My eternal grief.

A maze existence
till heartens soul rots,
ill vex incumbrance.

Longing your essence,
lumbering time jots
muffle remembrance.

My eternal grief.

2/13/2019

Poetry Contest: Writing Challenge, Feb 2019, Roundel Form
Sponsored by: Dear Heart

incumbrance
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/incumbrance
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

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Constance La France March 6, 2019 at 5:56 PM Eve, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned Roundel~

Paul Callus February 17, 2019 at 12:25 PM A lovely, yet sad Roundel, Eve. People who talk from experience know the true meaning of 'grief'. Regards & Hugs // paul

L. J. Carber February 17, 2019 at 12:25 PM This poem is almost overwhelming in its power-- because it testifies to the depth of your grief:if grief is a tax we pay for love, then the greater the love, the higher the tax. But your grief will not be 'eternal', Eve-- as proof, I offer the last words my mother spoke to me as she lay dying: I told her I loved her, and she said, 'I know-- love never goes away.' We lose people only in this ephemeral life, not in eternity, where they await us. Oh, and congrats on your win.

Andrew Fairchild February 15, 2019 at 6:56 PM The line, 'a maze existence'... that is exactly how it is for me, sometimes. God Bless You! Grief is like a sharp nail against a fingertip, except the point eventually gets duller.

Heidi Sands February 14, 2019 at 1:41 PM Well written Eve. I can feel it and understand this . Happy Valentines Day :)

M. L. Kiser February 14, 2019 at 9:06 AM Painfully sad but penned extremely well. Good luck in the contest.

Jan Allison February 14, 2019 at 7:33 AM aww Eve my heart goes out to you my friend, a poignant piece indeed hugs jan xx Eve Roper February 14, 2019 at 8:41 AM Thank you, dear friend. Happy Valentine's Day Hugs Eve ~`*

Arturo Michael February 14, 2019 at 5:20 AM Or loving memories redefining your pain...Happy Valentine Eve...I know someone out there is loving you more... All the best... Eve Roper February 14, 2019 at 8:41 AM Thank you, Arturo, my Lord holds me close. Happy Valentine's Day Hugs Eve ~`*

Bobby May February 14, 2019 at 5:11 AM My heart goes out to you my friend! you have already won this contest! Eve Roper February 14, 2019 at 8:40 AM Thank you, Bobby, for your kind words and confidence. Happy Valentine's Day Hugs Eve ~`*

Tom Cunningham February 14, 2019 at 3:10 AM A well written verse Eve, grief is such a difficult thing to cope with in our lives . Hope you are we'll. Tom. Eve Roper February 14, 2019 at 8:38 AM Thank you, Tom. I am doing well, but there are times ..... Happy Valentine's Day Hugs Eve ~`*

Caren Krutsinger February 13, 2019 at 11:39 PM Eve, why I am up at this weird hour I will never understand. Why you are up at this hour I now fully understand. I think this is a darling roundel, and you have built it well. Good luck in the contest my friend. This part is profoundly poetic: "A maze existence till heartens soul rots, ill vex incumbrance." Eve Roper February 14, 2019 at 12:02 AM Thank you for your wonderful inspiring compliment, Caren. You are always so very generous with your comments and presence. I have always been a night owl and now it's even harder to sleep. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day with everyone remembering you. Hugs sweet lady