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6/27/2025 for Gate Poetry Contest sponsored by Constance La France

A Gate Forever Closed

A guilty man's bride was sadly taken.
Heaven's gate was closed - no prayer could save.
Grief-stricken, this poor man, godforsaken,
saw a grim vision of his future grave.
A sad, ghostly figure did awaken,
groaning, "your soul will always be the slave
of memories when your heart was shaken".
Fate's words would on his heart and tomb, engrave.
     This gossamer ghost sank beneath a stone,
     damned to a dark eternity alone.
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La France Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
David, congratulations on your win in my contest, Gate/Gates Contest. Your poem is well done and I like it. Constance
Crandall Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Thanks Constance!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "A Gate Forever Closed" write. I have been off the computer for a few days. Have a blessed day with your win...........
Crandall Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thanks, Paula!
Fowler Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Wow Dave. Pretty dark meloncholy. Great entry and win. Congratulations! :)
Crandall Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Thanks elle!
Andresen Avatar
July 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
- Congratulations on your great win in the contest, David :) - hugs
Crandall Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise!
Crandall Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise!
Wolf Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Oy. As sad as can be. Well-spun, David. ~ Gershon
Crandall Avatar
June 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Thanks Gershon!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Very sad indeed!
Crandall Avatar
June 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
haha, with this set of words, it's pretty easy to make it sad - lol!
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