Eve Roper Poet Free verse

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Chose A Theme And A Form Contest
Sponsored by: Sara Kendrick Written 3-6-2026

Out of Order

Fridays, I look forward to.
I pick up my grandson to
spend the weekend with me.

He makes my heart beam
every moment with him.

This Friday did not go well.
The car's air conditioner fell.
I should have seen the warning.
Being irresponsible that morning.

After we finish, we pick up a meal.
Moving to leave, whereupon
the temperature light came on.

With a meltdown,
I could not calm down;
it made me frustrated.

Pulling over and stopping was not fun.
Immediately calling my two sons.
Some days I win.
Some days I lose.
I moved on to be more cautious.

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Kai Michael Neumann March 12, 2026 at 1:27 AM Thank you for sharing that. Sending you kind wishes, Kai

Paula Goldsmith March 9, 2026 at 12:23 PM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "Out of Order" write again. Have a blessed/fun day with your wonderful win...............

Sara Kendrick March 8, 2026 at 1:26 PM I wanted to drop by and say congratulations on your name being on the winners' list in my contest. Thank you for participating in the contest. Way to go. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker March 6, 2026 at 9:57 PM somedays (especially lately) my days are truly out-of-order.

Paula Goldsmith March 6, 2026 at 1:13 PM I enjoyed reading your "Out of Order" write. I like your lines, "Some days I win. Some days I lose." So very true... "Good Luck" I did, "Today Is Out Of Order." Have a fun day/weekend writing away............