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July 5, 2025

For the contest, "Gate of Gates" by Constance La France

Built in the middle of Nowhere, A gate of turquoise, very rare, A sculptor carved a figurehead, The gate was built to guard the dead. It's best to come on full-moon night, for the dead don't care for sunlight. GHOSTLY music is often heard, And one unidentified word. It's said, on a September date, GROANING is heard near the big gate. GRIEF-STRICKEN singing to the crowd? Even here, I think not allowed. Perhaps, in that spot you call GRAVE, Was, all along, a gateman's slave. Although GOSSAMER clouds float by, A GODFORSAKEN place to die!

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Date: 7/6/2025 9:26:00 AM
What a wonderful "Gate for the Dead" write/story you have here. Great last line. It sure would be. "Good Luck" I also did this contest. Have a blessed day writing away.........
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Ann Peck
Date: 7/6/2025 9:56:00 AM
Thanks so much, Paula! Tough words to form poetry around! Good luck!
Date: 7/6/2025 1:51:00 AM
The gate seems to be in Gaza now, powerful poem.
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Ann Peck
Date: 7/6/2025 10:01:00 AM
Yes, it does, and it's very sad. Thanks for commenting.
Date: 7/5/2025 9:10:00 PM
Wow Ann that's a hauntingly scary poem...l absolutely love it! So well written and leaving me with a real restless feel! Debx
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Ann Peck
Date: 7/6/2025 12:02:00 PM
Oh good! I'm so glad is haunting! It pretty much had to be with the words she gave us! Just don't go there when moon is full! :)

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