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Fear the Closed Door

Do not tempt death by opening its door, for in its time it will find you.           
                                                       ~ by poet


What lies behind that door?
Is it darkness or light?
A place filled with shadows
and silence, day and night?
With such a thought, fear grows.

What lies behind that door?
View of my future, or
memories from my past?
Curious to know, but
don't want to breathe my last.

What lies behind that door?
I grasp the bronze handle
my fingers start to shake. 
If I should open it
would it be a mistake?

What lies behind that door?
It's quite a mystery,
said I, in whispered breath.
I won't tempt fate today,
being loath to face death.


April 7, 2022
Form M - Monchielle Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Theme: Death

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Constance La France

Date: 4/17/2022 3:33:00 PM

Jenna, congratulations on your win in my Monchielle contest with your beautiful poem and I love your quote and image ~Constance

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/16/2022 5:46:00 PM

Excellent, Jenna! Congratulations!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/16/2022 4:22:00 PM

Congrats on your winning work. Way to go. I agree don't tempt fate. Sara

Terry Miller

Date: 4/15/2022 12:42:00 AM

Back to say congratulations.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/14/2022 9:43:00 PM

We’ve all watched others walk through that door but they aren’t telling! NDE’s however, assure us that God is there and Gods is good. Congrats on your win, Jenna, beautifully penned

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/14/2022 8:34:00 PM

"What lies behind that door?" Many answers given. Beautifully painted poem. Congratulations!

Terry Miller

Date: 4/8/2022 5:40:00 AM

Excellent, this is sure to place high, GL in the contest.

Jenna Logan
Date: 4/8/2022 6:45:00 AM

Thanks for your supportive comments, Terry. We shall see.

David Kavanagh

Date: 4/7/2022 11:56:00 AM

Your door is tempting Jenna, but only to knock and run away, wonderful suspenseful writing, your right save it for another day, all the best in contest, cheers David

Jenna Logan
Date: 4/7/2022 1:07:00 PM

I've no desire to put my nose where it doesn't belong. I fear the stinging slap would be lethal. Thanks for your thoughts and well wishes, David.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/7/2022 11:37:00 AM

I seem to recall a novel popular in the 50s about choosing the door without the tiger behind it, so your condensed version should be a winner! Aloha!

Jenna Logan
Date: 4/7/2022 11:49:00 AM

The Lady or the Tiger? I wouldn't want to find out, cuz I don't need to meet either. Thanks for your encouragement, RICO.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/7/2022 10:32:00 AM

I wouldn't risk it Jenna, the door will open when it's time and I'm not in any great hurry to find out. Love the image. Good luck in the contest. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 4/7/2022 11:47:00 AM

lol Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/7/2022 11:14:00 AM

It does, it's dark and foreboding. Probably have nightmares tonight lol

Jenna Logan
Date: 4/7/2022 10:33:00 AM

Not worth the risk to me either, Tom. I changed my mind several times about which door photo to use, so your comment lets me think I chose the right one. Thanks!