Eve Roper Poet Rhyme

My Unforgivable Sin

A few days before Thanksgiving,
My sister was not among the living.
Time to celebrate and be giving
Without her, was emotional missing.

Day of giving thanks and blessings
With strong friends and family bonding
Instead mourning and weeping
When our hearts were breaking.

I stare, unable to utter a sound, bagging
To wake up from this nightmare; hiding
The pain, but I can't stop shuddering.
How does one deal with the death of a sibling?

My unforgivable sin of my grief;
If only I knew that our time would be brief.
I would say I love you with lots of hugging.

11/10/2021

''U'' Contest, New Poems Only Poetry Contest  3.  unforgivable
Sponsored by: Constance La France

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Caren Krutsinger November 21, 2021 at 11:59 PM "How does one deal with the death of a sibling?" I am so glad that I have no idea about this yet. I am fortunate.

Mark Koplin November 20, 2021 at 8:00 AM I'm so sorry for your loss, I can almost feel your pain with this amazing poem.

Valsa George November 19, 2021 at 7:52 AM Sad you couldn't but grieve over the loss of a sibling when the season demands that hearts should brim with gratitude. Losing one's brother or sister is an experience of intense pain. Hope this is just fictional. However the poem is beautifully poignant with the strong element of pathos! Eve Roper November 19, 2021 at 9:17 AM it's very true, it was in my home when when passed, she was 21 and left a 1 year old son behind.

Constance La France November 16, 2021 at 1:33 PM Eve, so emotional and beautifully penned and congratulations on your Second Place win in my "U" Contest, New Poems ~ love and serenity _Constance

Paula Goldsmith November 16, 2021 at 8:44 AM Congratulations on your win. What a beautiful yet sad story/write. I hope it is not true. I have been through death at a holiday time 3 times. Have a blessed day with your win...............

Anitha Jayasankar November 16, 2021 at 12:07 AM oh my, so emotional and heartrending dear Eve...Its such a sad situation of losing a loved one ...very expressive write...Congrats on your win my friend...Hugs...~ Ani

Christuraj Alex November 15, 2021 at 10:37 AM Great writing. Congratulations!

Jennifer Proxenos November 12, 2021 at 5:58 AM I had never seen death until my father at 64 died of cancer - a man of 94 kilos reduced to a 40 kilos skeleton. My mother and I and a care giver, one of us, were constantly by his side we took it in turns and it happened the care giver was with him, she screamed for us, we were in the kitchen having a cup of tea, we rushed in and just made it, he was in the throes of a heart attack, to this day, I feel guilty I was not at his side because of a silly cup of tea. i so enjoyed your write, H&B Jen

Regina Mcintosh November 12, 2021 at 4:46 AM So sad - yes, death deals a harsh blow. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina

John Watt November 11, 2021 at 4:43 PM Those first holidays and celebrations without a loved one are always the hardest. Missing their presence is even harder when we are reminded of things we wish we had said or done. So poignantly written, Eve. Hugs ~ John

Karen Jones November 11, 2021 at 12:50 PM What a heavy burden to grieve anytime but especially during holidays. Such a beautiful poetic voice given your grief. Hugs hope your heart will be lifted.

Victor Buhagiar November 11, 2021 at 1:03 AM Such things happen. I remember my wife losing her father on her birthday. Lovely poem. Hugs.