Jenna Logan Poet Monchielle Stanza

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 April 17, 2022 at 3:33 PM Jenna, congratulations on your win in my Monchielle contest with your beautiful poem and I love your quote and image ~Constance

Kim Rodrigues April 16, 2022 at 5:46 PM Excellent, Jenna! Congratulations!

Sara Kendrick April 16, 2022 at 4:22 PM Congrats on your winning work. Way to go. I agree don't tempt fate. Sara

Terry Miller April 15, 2022 at 12:42 AM Back to say congratulations.

Unseeking Seeker April 14, 2022 at 9:43 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 April 14, 2022 at 8:34 PM "What lies behind that door?" Many answers given. Beautifully painted poem. Congratulations!

Terry Miller April 8, 2022 at 5:40 AM Excellent, this is sure to place high, GL in the contest. Jenna Logan April 8, 2022 at 6:45 AM Thanks for your supportive comments, Terry. We shall see.

David Kavanagh April 7, 2022 at 11:56 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 April 7, 2022 at 1:07 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 April 7, 2022 at 11:37 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 April 7, 2022 at 11:49 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 April 7, 2022 at 10:32 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 April 7, 2022 at 11:47 AM lol Tom. Tom Cunningham April 7, 2022 at 11:14 AM It does, it's dark and foreboding. Probably have nightmares tonight lol Jenna Logan April 7, 2022 at 10:33 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!

Jeff Kyser April 7, 2022 at 8:09 AM Very nice, Jenna. A lot of questions can be asked here! Jenna Logan April 7, 2022 at 8:51 AM Thank you, Jeff.