IN WAIT BEHIND THE GATE

• IN WAIT BEHIND THE GATE
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• To wish upon a deadly star

  Is more than it may seem.

  Suffice to say I lay me down

  Regretting life and dream.

  
  

  No mortal would bequeath to die

  Before appointed time,

  And yet the mind to longings held

  Will play the act in mime.

  
  

  What wretched hand of cards was dealt

  To unsuspecting man?

  The ace of spades has tilled the soil

  Before the days began.

  
  

  Let not your heart 'ere troubled be

  Or try to alter fate.

  The Duke of Evil ever lies
• In wait behind the gate
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Reviews

[M. J. Smith]

That last ride into the sunset. So many fear it. So many strive to avoid it. But the adventure! I have had many adventures on the road. And that will be the grandest of all. The Drifter will finally know what lies at the end of the greatest trail ever ridden!

Nicely written.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much for a wonderful review! The fear in this write is not my own...I have no reason to fear whatsoever because I know the ONE who holds my hand, heart and life! ~Sharon

[andrew mitchell]

I agree with Ken this piece of wisdom has an air of old charm, so worldly. It’s like blowing the dust of a good book and you find a gem of a quote inside.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much Andrew for your very kind and generous remarks! You are appreciated. ~Sharon

[Ken Simm.]

This sounds like something from two centuries ago and I don't mean that in a derogatory fashion. In fact, quite the reverse.
Written on a church wall or even on a gravestone. It is advice soundly written and eloquently placed.

[Miss Sharon]

Awwwwww! Thanks so much for a wonderful review my friend. I appreciate this so very much! ~Sharon

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Oh my. regretting life? I don't think I could ever do that! I love life and everything in it. But I don't fear death. Death is just part of life like being born. I think being born is more to be feared than dying. Christ said, "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell." But I think a great many folks choose to die before their appointed time or else we wouldn't have so many suicides. There were over 47,000 suicides in 2019 in the United States alone. Life can sometimes get tough but fortune can turn in an instant. If hope springs eternal then we should likewise believe our fortunes may change. So while I refuse to fear, I fully intend to endure. I enjoyed the read. F.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much my dear friend for a wonderful review. The "fear" about which I speak in the poem is NOT my own. My heart and life belong to the Creator of it all and He alone holds my life and heart! Thanks again for your kind words. ~Sharon

[Miss Sharon]

The only regrets I have are that I have not done or accomplished more for the ONE who gave me my life! ~Sharon

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we should never outlive our children...never!
that is pure evil...
there is no rhyme or reason for that happening...
such a moving poem, here.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much my dear friend. I knew you would understand this one. You are appreciated! ~Sharon

[Betty Hermelee]

When your time is up it;s up... and then the gates of evil will grasp you, no matter what the mind speaks to you; I personally believe in fate... when my time is up, i will be ready to go, whenever that it; fate drives many people in this life. So, in fact we have no control over our death.... but there is some hope in this lovely, but a bit eerie, piece. The Duke of evil awaits us . Well done!

[Miss Sharon]

What a wonderful and understanding review my dear friend! Thank you very much. ~Sharon

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcom😊

[Sami Khalil]

I like the classic aspect of this wonderful poem. Good message wrapped in awakening and hope. Beware of the Father and Duke of all lies. Man is easy to get ensnared by many vices.
Excellent work.

[Miss Sharon]

I so appreciate you and the wonderful review you've left here my friend! Thank you. ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

You too. You are welcome Miss Sharon.