Lighthouse

Nautical environment
fearful shadows creep,
hidden dangers lurking
waking sailors from their sleep.

blizzard fiercely howling
ocean spewing wrath,
subtle shoreline enticing
wary souls toward their death.

Lonely sentinel searches
reaching out toward the deep,
warning of imminent danger
across a dark, stormy sea.

Grateful arms reach out
toward that welcome, guiding light
safety beckons carefully
come home, be safe this night.

Author notes

The link for the graphic provided by the host of the contest: http://allpoetry.com/contest/2383692

A contest entry

Picture Prompt by Starz of Heaven. 525 points, ended December 29, 2007, 6 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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haikumonk
December 30, 2007

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Wow... this is quite a storyline. I really went into a journey here. Well done. Congrats on a fine entry. Best of luck with it.
Starz of Heaven
December 29, 2007

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This is a very nice take on the prompt thank you for your entry goodluck to you in this contest best wishes and much love
sidewinder
December 29, 2007

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there are times that we all need a guiding light for us all to find a safe port to home!
Keep penning on one stroke at a time!
Bill
Cynthia Gaines
December 29, 2007
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Awesome!
Sunshine Always
December 29, 2007

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Wonderful Katie! A super write my dear friend that brings my present mood and apsirations to the fore. I also see this write in a religious light too.Love the whole way you have put this together...excellent....Hugs mal...