Eve Roper Poet Bio

Two Lenses

Two Lenses   

Such a dreamer and a tomboy I was growing up  
Like a busy little bee trying to catch fireflies in a jar
Playing baseball with the boys instead of dolls and pouring tea
Crawling under places where little spiders dwelled     
                                                                      climbing trees with ease 


As I’ve gotten older 
            I’ve developed  phobias of creep-crawlers, and being far from the ground
I collect porcelain tea sets and dolls with rosy cheeks
Squeezing moments with my grand-kids and filling their appetites
A lady I’ve become making grandma’s dreams

Whistful Memories ; 2/25/2016

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Poet Destroyer A March 5, 2016 at 4:56 AM Awesome win... pd

Walter Alter February 29, 2016 at 1:39 PM Love the contrast between then and now. You write with a direct innocence that has much charm to it. I think you could fill a book with rememberances. Eve Roper February 29, 2016 at 6:00 PM Thank you so very much for the compliment, Walter. Hugs Eve

Sara Kendrick February 29, 2016 at 8:24 AM Thank you for participating in my contest “Two Lenses”..It was an honor to read your entry..Sara Eve Roper February 29, 2016 at 5:58 PM Thank you so very much, Sara, this was a great contest it brought back memories dear friend. Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich February 28, 2016 at 8:00 PM you did this wonderfully, Eve. I too was a tomboy and never liked real dolls nearly as much as my stuffed animals. Today I would say I made a better master of pets than a mother. haha. AT least to hear my son tell it. Anyway, the spiders. yIkes. I was NEVER fond of playing around THOSE creepy things. Congrats to you. Eve Roper February 29, 2016 at 5:53 PM Thank you so very much, Andrea ,for the congratulations dear friend. Hugs Eve Jan Allison February 29, 2016 at 5:51 PM I was a tomboy too Andrea and NEVER played with dolls preferred my teddies lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Anindya Mohan Tagore February 28, 2016 at 7:13 AM Oh Ya! Sort of auto reversal of the story. Loved it, Eve. Hugs, Bobby Eve Roper February 29, 2016 at 5:52 PM Thank you so very much, Anindya ,for the compliment dear friend. Hugs Eve

Probir Gupta February 28, 2016 at 4:27 AM Lovely reflections. Congratulations... Eve Roper February 29, 2016 at 5:49 PM Thank you so very much, Probir,for the congratulations dear friend. Hugs Eve

Vera Duggan February 27, 2016 at 6:02 PM Excellent Eve, sounds so much like me when I was little, lovely memories, take care my friend......Vera Eve Roper February 29, 2016 at 5:51 PM Thank you so very much, Vera, dear friend, but you enjoyed yourself. Hugs Eve

Sandra Haight February 27, 2016 at 5:31 PM Lovely memories, before and after, Eve. I enjoyed reading your 'two lenses'. Congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra Eve Roper February 29, 2016 at 5:50 PM Thank you so very much, Sandra , for the congratulations dear friend. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison February 27, 2016 at 2:24 PM many congrats Eve:-) hugs Jan xx Eve Roper February 29, 2016 at 5:48 PM Thank you so very much for the congratulations dear friend. Hugs Eve

Susan Gentry February 27, 2016 at 12:58 PM Congratulations on your win! Enjoyed reading. Eve Roper February 27, 2016 at 2:14 PM Thank you, Susan, for reading my work and the congratulations to you as well my friend. Hugs Eve

Arthur Vaso February 26, 2016 at 10:55 PM Oh Eve this is splendid! Such a beautiful interpretation of the title! Hugs! Eve Roper February 27, 2016 at 2:13 PM Thank you, Arthur, for the wonderful compliment . Hugs Eve

Emile Pinet February 26, 2016 at 9:46 AM The story like quality brings a friendly feeling to the reader and we can share your feelings for awhile. Emile. #7 Eve Roper February 27, 2016 at 2:10 PM Thank you, Emile, for the wonderful compliment and the 7. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison February 26, 2016 at 3:59 AM I can relate to this one Eve especially picking up creepy crawlies as a kid - these days I have to get hubby to remove spiders and daddy long legs ha ha ha:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Eve Roper February 27, 2016 at 2:09 PM It is so funny how as children we weren't afraid of anything and now as an adult a big coward. Thank you, Jan, for the wonderful compliment and your good luck. Hugs Eve