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07.07.2025
Gate or Gates Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France

- One must make some choices, even if some may be scary - quote by poet Charming ancient cobblestone streets Buildings meticulously maintained Haunted castles with bloody myths and dramatic history Pitiful g r o a n i n g in a g o d f o r s a k e n place The ghosts date back to when the castle was built in the late 13th century Teasing ghosts lighting candles in the middle of the night G h o s t l y shadows in the yellowed g o s s a m e r Restless and g r i e f - s t r i c k e n with echoes of aged stories that never quite fade until they are given a worthy g r a v e

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Date: 7/8/2025 6:39:00 AM
I'd love to see an old castle. Your poem has messmerized me for venturing into the unknown. And where is this castle?
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Date: 7/8/2025 12:05:00 AM
Hi Anne-Lise, An impressive display of lyrical story telling. An evocative work of enduring depth Howard
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Date: 7/7/2025 2:28:00 PM
Haunting, Anne-Lise! Powerful use of the required words! Best wishes for the contest. Hugs and blessings!
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Date: 7/7/2025 1:12:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your "The Gate Is Open" write/quote. Great picture to go with your wonderful write. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Hugs... Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............
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Date: 7/7/2025 1:06:00 PM
Enjoyed the imagery, the wretched sounds of ye old castle! You used these words well. Love: G h o s t l y shadows in the yellowed g o s s a m e r
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Date: 7/7/2025 12:05:00 PM
This is really well written and gave me a bit of a chill. Don't like ghosts, but loved this poem. Loved the way you played with stretching out the words. I've been to Denmark... not to such castle, but it's a beautiful county. Big hugs
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Date: 7/7/2025 11:40:00 AM
I love the way you wove the words in here Anne Lise - would make a great poem at Halloween! hugs Jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 7/7/2025 11:50:00 AM
oh wonderful how it has inspired your poetry too - amazing how a break away does us the world of good! hugs Jan xx
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/7/2025 11:42:00 AM
- I just visited Denmark... they have many such ghost castles, Jan :) - hugs

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