Heaven's Open Golden Gate

"Open the gates of Heaven's beginning
Where we end thoughts of awful sinning
Where hope and love will be forever
And think of troubles no more, never!"
                                      ~ Anonymous

Death creeps in, leaving everyone grief-stricken, 
Waiting for the day when dear souls will quicken, 
Life connection is like a gossamer thread, 
The macabre grave summons those who are dead;
Grieving and groaning, we give them a send-off
To the gates of heaven where they'll always laugh, 
This ghostly anguish that rends the broken soul
When a loved one dies is beyond our control, 
We feel godforsaken, but forget to grasp ~
They are in a better place in God's own clasp. 
Heaven's golden gate is always open wide 
To guide the godly souls as they glide inside. 

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025



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Date: 8/24/2025 2:43:00 AM
I missed this one. Pity. Lovely contest.
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Date: 8/19/2025 9:47:00 PM
Joanna ,congratulations on your win in my contest, Gate/Gates Contest. Your poem is wonderfully penned. And I love the quote, Constance
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Date: 7/26/2025 5:30:00 PM
Well done, Joanna, you never disappoint but may accelerate the talent shining in your poems. I've missed hearing/seeing you around. I pray all is in divine order in your world. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 7/19/2025 11:14:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Heaven's Open Golden Gate" write. Great Ending... I have been off the computer for a few days. Have a blessed day with your win.......
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Date: 7/12/2025 8:46:00 AM
Lovely rhyming Jo. You are very talented at "posting". Congratulations! :)
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Date: 7/11/2025 5:07:00 AM
- Congratulations on your great win in the contest, Joanna :) - hugs
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Date: 7/6/2025 8:42:00 AM
Beautiful spiritual words Joanna..
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