Notes About The Poem
For: GATE STANDARD CONTEST
Sponsor: Constance La France

At The Hades Gate

Within the ghostly fog the gate
is waiting patiently for me,
who is grief-stricken that you might not await
beyond the copse in love's decree~
a gossamer whisper of a promise
that cruel fate has whisked away.

In godforsaken solace
I am left with this cold grave of dirt, 
wherein my fair Adonis sleeps
in unrelenting night,
and no amount of mortal groaning
will release him back to light.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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La France Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Chetta, congratulations on your win in my contest, Gate/Gates Contest. Your poem is wonderfully penned. And I love the image, Constance
Goldsmith Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "At The Hades Gate" write. Great Picture.... I have been off the computer for a few days. Have a blessed day with your win.......
Fowler Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations Chetta! I enjoyed the part denial, part grieving, part hope in your write. :)
Andresen Avatar
July 11, 2025 at 5:06 AM
- Congratulations on your great win in the contest, Chetta :) - hugs
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