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Gate or Gates poetry contest

Sponsor Constance La France

Date 6/29/25

The Gates of Hades

The Gates of Hades

today I visited your Grave my love
I wasn’t sure if you noticed
this cemetery is in a Godforsaken place
the knobby old weeping willows
lend a Ghostly tenor to the site
the wind blowing through the trees
makes a Groaning sound or
perhaps it is just my imagination
I am still Grief-stricken since
that time ten years ago when
your soul was taken from me
and lifted to heaven on Gossamer wings
I shall never forget you until
my time comes
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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La France Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Oliver, congratulations on your win in my contest, Gate/Gates Contest. Your poem is well done and I like it. Constance
Mckeithan Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Thank you Constance
Goldsmith Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad "The Gates of Hades" write/story again. I have been off the computer for a few days. Have a blessed day with your win.............
Mckeithan Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Thanks Paula. I have been off for a while myself.
Fowler Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Nice one Oliver. Truly sad. Congratulations! :)
Mckeithan Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Thanks Linda.
Andresen Avatar
July 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
- Congratulations on your great win in the contest, Oliver :) - hugs
Mckeithan Avatar
July 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Thak you Anne-Lise
Goldsmith Avatar
June 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad "The Gates of Hades" write/story. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a wonderful day writing away..................
Mckeithan Avatar
June 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Thank you Paula. Good luck to you as well
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