The Gates of Hell

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    This poem describes Rodin's sculpture The Gates of Hell...

    The Gates of Hell

    Armageddon's final sightseeing tour,
    Utopian visageof Lucifer's lure.
    Gargoyles barded bathed in black,
    Sentry guarded, no way back.
    Turbulent reminders of unsettled scores.
    Eternal demonic purgatory door.

    Relentless struggles where limbo begins,
    On going battles between morality and sin.
    Death surrounds the only way in.
    Insatiable resistance to Satan's last quell.
    Nomadic nonexistence through the Gates of Hell.


    Copyright © September 2009
    Kevin Mooney 

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    connsk8 commented on The Gates of Hell

    10-12-2009

    Short and to the point, you did this well although I like The Lighter Side of the Moon....you know me, romance and fairy tales to the end!!
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    susanismith commented on The Gates of Hell

    10-12-2009

    WOW... Entering purgatory... short, sweet, to the point... Like it... Very bold, made me want to hear more...
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    mdpoetgirl commented on The Gates of Hell

    10-08-2009

    Fits the picture very well. I like it when poets on this site attach pictures that match what their poem is about. It makes for a powerful connection and helps you understand better. I had never seen this sculpture before, but Rodin did a good job making a visual to match the concept of the "Gates of Hell." Your poem would go great etched up there somewhere in the stone ;-) Great job!
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    knight4696 commented on The Gates of Hell

    10-08-2009

    Kevin - This poem dragged me in quick and bound me to the end. What a great piece. Your description of Hell's Gate is perfect! I like the pic that goes with it to - definatley fits the poem. Another great job!
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    Brad1 commented on The Gates of Hell

    10-08-2009

    aha! Alas...a look at the prophesied scrolls revealed! :) You sir, are nothing short of a outstanding poet
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