Sentries at the gates of Hell
Angels at the gates of Heaven.
We place sentries at the gates of Hell
We place angels at the gates of Heaven
When I died, which gate I could not tell
I closed my eyes and counted to seven
I had much need to be transported to Heaven
Being very unlucky, I heard the bells of Hell
Hell's bells sounded so unholy, in a faint I fell
A fire breathing dragon bade me look, hell's bells
Such horrors revealed to me, my life lived not well
I cringed, unlike Scrooge, this was no second chance
I was stuck in purgatory, everlasting unholy knell
Oh what a prison I forged, fabricated purely by my life
Erected by the selfish whims I had chosen, being unkind
No use lamenting. The thing is done, life is now strife
What is Hell but an enslaved conscience within our minds!
LIVE WELL! Because, well, only time will tell.
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Novel Allen
You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. (Maya Angelou). Genuine accomplishment is not about financial gain, but about dedicating oneself to activities that bring joy and fulfillment.
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Great content again from you, well written.
I love this piece, it really speaks volumes about you! How one should live their life to the fullest and have no regrets because you never know how it will end. I love the tale you wove and the sincerity in the narrators voice! I often think you should put all these classic pieces and even some that Vocal won't let you publish into a book. Make it a series of poems that are meaner to inspire and be thought provoking!
This writing offers a thought-provoking and introspective perspective on the concepts of Heaven, Hell, and personal responsibility.💖💝💗