Eve Roper Poet Blank verse

Shooting Death In the Street

fleeting moments in streets that fled the snares
even till they wink they kill sun or night

disheartening images left behind,  
unrespect youth  but outcast nothing fetched

ignorant truth doth give to discontent
need to get rid  that lords over their fears 

attend  to bridge the deep and outer self 
henceforth be the journey long and painful

to morrow plant newly sharpens love edge
war and violent hands shall nullify
 
mute the waste, light the way and hope for peace
that thou shalt comfort orphans left behind



12/2/201

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Afzal Nusker December 18, 2016 at 10:46 PM Wonderfully stated. Eve Roper December 18, 2016 at 11:47 PM Thank you, Afzal, something needs to happen to get rid of the guns on the street

Vera Duggan December 7, 2016 at 9:57 PM Hi Eve. As Alexis said a Heart felt piece, I am afraid this is the world over these days and yes we do hope for peace but it certainly won't be in our time, I do tend to worry about my grandchildren and their future but as they say that is life, a 7 for this one my dear. Take care......Vera Eve Roper December 7, 2016 at 11:07 PM I share your same feelings about my children and grandchildren. We can hope Hugs eve

Alexis Y. December 4, 2016 at 10:01 AM Hi Eve, You've penned such a heartfelt piece. It's so sad to see our world in this state. However, I shall never tire of hoping for peace for our world.I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Well done. A without a doubt seven: -) Alexis Eve Roper December 5, 2016 at 6:33 PM Thank you so very much for the kind words of inspiration: ) Hugs Eve Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Richard Lamoureux December 4, 2016 at 7:45 AM Much to ponder. Eve Roper December 5, 2016 at 6:34 PM Yes, Richard, Hugs Eve Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Daniel Turner December 3, 2016 at 7:53 PM "hope for peace" seems like I've been hoping for peace all of my life, Mrs Eve. Lovely write:) Eve Roper December 3, 2016 at 9:11 PM Thank you, Daniel. Hugs Eve

Jack Horne December 3, 2016 at 2:26 PM heartfelt write with hope at the end Eve Roper December 3, 2016 at 4:22 PM Thank you Jack

Agnes Krampe December 3, 2016 at 9:20 AM sent you soup mail

Darren White December 3, 2016 at 4:49 AM Beautiful poem, hopeful too. Good luck in the contest. Eve Roper December 3, 2016 at 9:12 PM Thank you, Darre. Hugs Eve

White Wolf December 3, 2016 at 12:14 AM Yes, the repercussions are endless! Great write, Eve. And good luck! Eve Roper December 3, 2016 at 9:13 PM Thank you, Rick. Hugs Eve