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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 9:24 PM
Congrats on your win, Virginia. Well done.
Sietesantos Avatar
May 22, 2018 at 12:11 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
Waters Avatar
May 23, 2018 at 1:17 AM
Your kind thoughts are so appreciated. V
La France Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 10:56 PM
Virginia, congratulations on your win in my contest with this well done write ~
Waters Avatar
May 21, 2018 at 8:44 PM
Thank you Broken Wings, I am enjoying your contest parameters. Love always
Gentry Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 12:22 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win! Well done :)
Waters Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 4:13 PM
Thanks again Susan - love always - V
Allison Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 2:52 PM
Many congrats on your win Virginia:-) hugs Jan xx
Waters Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 4:14 PM
Thank you Jan - V
Andresen Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 12:33 PM
- Congratulations on your 8th place in the contest, Virginia :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Waters Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 4:14 PM
ty- V
Gentry Avatar
May 17, 2018 at 7:13 PM
Amazing write. Brilliant imagery! Good luck in the contest. Should be a winner!
Waters Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 1:08 AM
Thank you Susan, glad it resonated with you. V
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