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Gate of Silent Wishes

Written: June 27, 2025, for contest Sponsored by: Constance La France Quote: "Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates. Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?" By Rumi. ************** It swings, not with rust, but a ghostly dance, a silence that trails each gossamer stance. The gateway asks nothing, but still it provides, “Are you willing to leave something besides?” Along a path strewn with thorn and primrose, The hum of unseen bees in solemn rows. And trees with arms wide enough to clasp, any grief your godforsaken heart may grasp. You don’t cognize what lies in the grave, Only a wall shines—as a duplicate stave. You weren’t prepared to inquire— grief-stricken and spent, past all desire. Then softly, behind the gate, will lean, with the subtle grace of a silver screen. This soliloquy was told, times before, but grants each soul one sail to score. Intrigued, hesitant, and eager, clear field, still, my vision was pulled to a bald shield. Groaning past the gate proved to be fate. Should I enter through a stranger's gate?

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Date: 7/19/2025 10:51:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. I have been off the computer for a few days. Have a blessed day with your win.......
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Date: 7/11/2025 10:27:00 AM
Thought-provoking Las. Your pairing music is perfect. Congratulations! :)
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Date: 7/11/2025 5:12:00 AM
- Congratulations on your great win in the contest, Las :) - hugs
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Date: 7/10/2025 11:23:00 PM
Congratulations, dear poet, on your top win an amazing poem with some verses that reveal as much as they conceal: "The gateway asks nothing, but still it provides, “Are you willing to leave something besides?” "Should I enter through a stranger's gate?"_ which leave us still thinking. Wishing you a pleasant new week ahead.
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Date: 7/2/2025 7:35:00 PM
Beautiful loved this poem!
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Date: 6/29/2025 5:16:00 AM
The words I would us are philosophical and imaginative, blend the two together , which you are excellent at doing and you get this gem you have crafted - Gate of silent wishes - ......'Should you enter through a strangers gate'. Hectic amazing, breathtaking poetry ghostly in a way. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 6/28/2025 11:05:00 AM
This is beautiful, Sotto. Your poetry always takes me in. Amazing work, really - as always
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Date: 6/27/2025 8:41:00 PM
Oh wow! This is such a philosophically rich and immaculately crafted poem dear Sotto. Your words are ingenious, weaving a profound insight into emotions and some thought-provoking questions. Love how you've written "You don’t cognize what lies in the grave, only a wall shines", "This soliloquy was told, times before, but grants each soul one sail to score" The subtle alliteration along with rhymes makes this piece indeed very brilliant, poetically. Best wishes for the contest!
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