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gate shut

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Gates Shut, Game Closed!

The gate creaked, moaning and groaning to shut,
Sealing up, quelling, the bickering blame-game glut.
No you can’t sneak around, and jump the fence,
With grave looting cries of grief-stricken offense!
That won’t work anymore! So don’t strut up on-bail,
Clad in your ghostly godforsaken gossamer veil,
Claiming it was not your fault, 'cos you told no lie!
For snake-eyes have tears that very quickly dry!
The gist was far to hollow, for back-sliding disdain,
So go! The gate’s locked - you won’t get in again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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La France Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
John, congratulations on your win in my contest, Gate/Gates Contest. Your poem is wonderfully penned. And I love the image and audio, Constance
Anderson Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Thanks very much! Cheers and Best Wishes.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Gates Shut, Game Closed!" write. I have been off the computer for a few days. Have a blessed day with your win.......
Anderson Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
WOW - thanks very much for your feedback. Cheers and best Wishes
Fowler Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Love this very much John and enjoyed the narration. Congratulations! :)
Andresen Avatar
July 11, 2025 at 5:07 AM
- Congratulations on your great win in the contest, John :) - hugs
Anderson Avatar
July 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Thanks very much. Cheers and Best Wishes
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