At The Hades Gate

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For: GATE STANDARD CONTEST
Sponsor: Constance La France

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.

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Constance La France

Date: 8/19/2025 9:49:00 PM

Chetta, congratulations on your win in my contest, Gate/Gates Contest. Your poem is wonderfully penned. And I love the image, Constance

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/19/2025 11:19:00 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.......

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 7/12/2025 9:00:00 AM

Congratulations Chetta! I enjoyed the part denial, part grieving, part hope in your write. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/11/2025 5:06:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great win in the contest, Chetta :) - hugs