How many X's can you see?
The Unknown Gate...appropriate as we approach 2009!
I pass this gate everyday
And wonder what lurks behind,
Mysteries and secrets I imagine
To know the answer I am resigned.
The latch is shackled the gate is high
A stone fortress for reasons unknown,
Gates are made to keep one in or out,
or to simply be secluded and alone.
I keep passing by this unknown gate
It is never opened or unlocked,
I often wondered who would answer
if I simply stopped and knocked.
The stone is cracked,grey and cold,
Is the gate ever opened or closed?
The paint chipped door and wild ivy
look unsightly as neglect is exposed.
Who or what will reveal the truth
the old story or future fate,
Who or what holds the secret key
to what lies behind the unknown gate?
©Shelley Costello 2006
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43 comments:
That is a good take - less tortuous than mine.
Wha a cool fence..I got lost counting the Xs!
With the state of the world at the moment one can wonder indeed.
Are there 7 x's ? Excellent post. Happy New Year!
Cool fence. Lots of X-es. have a nice abc, and Happy New Year!
Love the fence. I got cross-eyed trying to count the x's. Great poem too.
Happy ABC Wednesday.
Enjoyed the poem, and yes, gates can be mysterious indeed.
I only see four Xs, Two great Xs and Two little xs, their symmetry is perfect!
Season's greetings, happy new year!
Happy New Year Denise! An eXcellent shot as usual!
Did you get my email?
What a brilliant idea for X : ). I love it! Happy New Year, Mrs. Nesbit. I just love ABC Wednesday. Thank you for doing it!
Hello Denise! I see so many x's in your gate! Enjoyed the poem too! A very Happy New Year to you and yours!
The exes on the gate are truly innovative!
The X factor :-)
What a great picture for X! I'll have to go back and count the x's again!
x marks the mysterious spot!
Happy New year Denise!
Oh my, you've been eXtremely creative in keeping with your theme of village life. Well done, you! :D
I see a whole bunch of X's and one tall Cross in the background.
Have a Happy New Years!
Nicely done to fit the vilage in with the x. Happy New Year and this year we shall meet.
I love the mystery of the unknown gate. Good choice for X.
I tried to count them, but I finally decided that my answer is "enough". The photo looks snowy and cold and an appropriate accompaniment to the poem.
I wish you a happy new year!
That's a neat photo.... definitely a ton of X's!!
Happy New Year, my friend!!!!
Wishing you and your family all the best!
~Michele~
Very creative X's! The gate is certainly an appropriate way to look at the New Year--who knows what lies beyond its boundaries?
Happy New Year, Denise!
This letter is really a challenge!!
Happy new year!
I see lot's of X's, but I'm not going to count them!
Happy new Year Denise and Jon, I hope 2009 brings health, happiness, enjoyment and fulfillment to you and your family!
I see 4. Am I right? Happy new year!
Is there prize for the winner? LOL; I counted 14. Great shot - I really like the symmetry.
I see 4 and am now worried about missing potentially 10 others!!!
Hi!
Great "X"!! Love the poem! Have a great New Year!!
Sherrie
An eXtraordinary post and photo from an eXtraordinary woman.
Happy New Year Denise to you and your family.
Bear((( )))
The amount of Xs would depend on the amount of festive drinks one might have (or not) on this turning day.
Wishing you a peaceful 2009.
I can't see them - I've gone blind.
Happy New Year.
That's a wonderful gate Denise, and beautifully set against the snow. X-ellent!
Good one!
Xceptionally funny!
Lots of X's. Nice shot!
happy new year, mrs n!!
may 2009 bring you, and your loved ones, only blessings and joy xxx
Picture & poem? Perfect!
I like the poem about the gate. I love gates - we have similar rustic ones round here. If I photograph one then I like it to be slightly open - so that the viewer can go into the picture. I think this effect is also seen in the poem. Happy New Year.
I missed the X post but it was a crazy week. Wish you and your family and the ABC team happy new year with love, health, happiness and many wonderful posts.
Happy New Year my friend!
I reckon about 13 X's lol!!!
Hi Denise,
Haha I cannot count the X's too lazy but you post is great :)
We are back from holidays...I always enjoyed visiting you blog in 2008, you were a reall inspiration to me.
I wish you many Happy and Creative wishes for 2009! I hope to watch your beautiful photogaphic blog many, many, times in 2009 with also much joy. Please feel/be welcome to follow my blog also,
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lots of snow i see Sandy
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