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A PORTAL TO HELL

A PORTAL TO HELL I was leery as I approached that gate Rusted iron, painted over with black Behind it I saw a jewel encrusted sky Yet if a portal to Hell, did I just die But I heard someone mutter nearby A low voice warned me to stay back I just saw a shadow, and so I’ll wait

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Date: 3/24/2025 8:11:00 AM

What a hanging twist! I'd have hied it out of there, not looking back. Great poem on death and the odd circumstances that sometimes prevails therein. Heard voices this AM as I was quoting scripture - not as loud as the music that floated through the vents in my livingroom last year. PS: Congratulations, great provoker of thoughts.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/24/2025 2:47:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Howard :) - No hurry...stay :))) - hugs