Georg Mateos seem to have taken the words right out of my mouth
thank you for the journey

Good poem-I agree with Juliet about the last line though, as I found myself rereading that stanza and wondering what that meant because as she said, souls stripped bare are probably the only ones TO make it through. I think in life people will always pass judgement-- it's human nature- but really, who cares? I think when we have to fight it, sometimes we believe a little of what is being said. One thing I've learned in the years past is that words only have the power WE give them-so if we know someone is full of crap, it's really pointless to even get worked up about-usually the reaction they want. Though some can become addicted to the scenes and sorrows for some weird reason,setting themselves up for them repeatedly, we don't have to ourselves. Though, maybe I am an optimist, as I disagree with the third and fourth lines of the second stanza, because worthwhile things, aren't things and can't be bought, and as is the case, those "things" are usually free, far from being tagged with a price-yes, life has many scenes and sorrows, but we just have to ignore them and move on. Very thought provoking poem, indeed.

Thoughtful, deep and beautiful, too. I think, however, that "souls stripped bare" are probably the only ones to make it through the gate.

Dramatic and also a sense of "devil be damned." Well penned. One of your best, I think. hugs, J'nia

Seems like a dark write for you, Fee, but it's also a ballad of life. Our experiences shape us, and only One knows the truths. Profound, with a dramatic ending. Love and Hugs,
Sheila

Great pen and great message... people judge on so many levels and in the end it matters not. Myrna

Fee, A beautiful pen! Yes, you are right about judgement too.
Deborah

"...tears we paid and heart aches our cost..." my friend, that's so true, so true...your hand in writing on the white snow that enshroud your deepest sorrows and yet, the words have the warmth of spring.

Georg

Good message in this, Fee; well done!

Only ONE Person has the right to judge, and that's God, and God alone! (Need to work on this myself! :/ )

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)

Wow Felix you stole my heart and soul away with this one. It is beautiful.

Love ya face Cuz xoxoxo, Rose

How beautiful is this??? Loved it, Fee! You have such a beautiful soul!

Hugs,
Anna

well said in a profound and deep write!

So well said, Fee.

BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

applaud......standing ovation~

sincere will be our smiles, our heads tall
proudly to bow as we take final curtain call

An exit we should all aspire to.

Well said, Fee. God bless.