The gate opens inward

Ghostly fear forms, a dark gossamer web,
caged my consciousness once cradled by bliss
but try as I might, my pain did not ebb,
hurtling me down a bottomless abyss.

Feeling grief-stricken, situation grave,
my weary, groaning soul godforsaken,
searched for heaven’s gate, so that God may save
me from dark despair that left mind shaken.

Trauma bonding with fear no more, I paused,
shifting to heart, pushing open love’s gate,
engulfed in bliss mists, pure intent had caused,
breath by breath reshaping my earth life fate.

Walking the path of light, God-search I start ~
He dwells in the cave of my glowing heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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La France Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Seeker, congratulations on your win in my contest, Gate/Gates Contest. Your poem is well done and I like it. Constance
Seeker Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Thank you, Constance
Goldsmith Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative/wonderful "The gate opens inward" write. You have a great ending here. I have been off the computer for a few days. Have a Blessed Day with your Win.......
Seeker Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Thank you, Paula dear. Yes, screen time should be controlled … it can become addictive
Fowler Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Congratulations for this intriguing write! I enjoyed the "lost and found" vibe. :)
Seeker Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Thank you, Linda :)
Andresen Avatar
July 11, 2025 at 4:59 AM
- Congratulations on your great win in the contest, U.S. :) - hugs
Seeker Avatar
July 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise, God bless
Ashley Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Dear Seeker, your sonnet is adorned with wonderful rhymes and thought provoking imagery. Great use of alliterations and the emboldened words, and a fantastic finale. I especially enjoyed that last line! Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Susan
Ashley Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Yes but it’s how you use the required words that make all the difference.. best wishes for a wonderful win!
Seeker Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Thank you, Susan dear. The alliterations are spoonfed, being words required by Constance for her contest.
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