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The Gate of Search

As a child, looked darkness in the eye My truth always within, love does not die Remembered ere entering, this solid state and many times since, traversed that gate That those call death, whose memories are locked All who come with purpose clear, know tis only blocked Be not melancholy, for here all must travel Else would hierarchies of life unravel Since that time, home's music was shattered From thence our souls myriad pieces were scattered Now thru many iterations of birth Seeking to gather, parts lost on beautiful Earth Our thirsty spirits, never stop yearning So please know, death is but this quest's turning. Written May 17th 2018 for contest sponsored by Broken Wings theme: love does not die Placed 8th

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Date: 6/2/2018 9:24:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Virginia. Well done.
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Date: 5/22/2018 12:11:00 PM
I love this excellently crafted, philosophical, insightful, piece about death! Congratulations, Virginia, on a well-deserved win in this contest! Best regards and hugs. Pandita
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Virginia Waters
Date: 5/23/2018 1:17:00 AM
Your kind thoughts are so appreciated. V
Date: 5/19/2018 10:56:00 PM
Virginia, congratulations on your win in my contest with this well done write ~
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Virginia Waters
Date: 5/21/2018 8:44:00 PM
Thank you Broken Wings, I am enjoying your contest parameters. Love always
Date: 5/19/2018 12:22:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win! Well done :)
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Virginia Waters
Date: 5/19/2018 4:13:00 PM
Thanks again Susan - love always - V
Date: 5/18/2018 2:52:00 PM
Many congrats on your win Virginia:-) hugs Jan xx
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Virginia Waters
Date: 5/19/2018 4:14:00 PM
Thank you Jan - V
Date: 5/18/2018 12:33:00 PM
- Congratulations on your 8th place in the contest, Virginia :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Virginia Waters
Date: 5/19/2018 4:14:00 PM
ty- V
Date: 5/17/2018 7:13:00 PM
Amazing write. Brilliant imagery! Good luck in the contest. Should be a winner!
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Virginia Waters
Date: 5/18/2018 1:08:00 AM
Thank you Susan, glad it resonated with you. V

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