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Shine, Lighthouse, Shine

 

When the spirit is lost,

and the soul screams out.

The agony of darkness,

stalks into our thoughts,

wretchedly.

 

Through the mists of anguish,

fear and doubt.

Boldly there stands a lighthouse,

in our midst,

stark.

 

The unknowing kindness,

shared one heart to another.

Boldly reveals patience,

and honor.

 

The lighthouse of forgiveness,

unconditionally casts out,

fear's power and might.

Enlightening our spirit's powerfully,

safely.

 

Shine, Lighthouse, Shine.

Shine bright for us,

this tender night,

for our hearts are weary,

and no hope is in sight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author notes

Contest prompt: the lighthouse pic.

I hear many bold lighthouse's upon this site,
beautifully lit,
upon each line and verse,
written by powerful hearts.

Thank you my lighthouses of beauty,
for I do not know how I would have come through,
basically all of 2007 safely,
without your kind words and bold inspirations!


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  • humblpye gold member
    July 23, 2008

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    Enlightening!

    Thanks for sharing this we all need a little light in our lives some more so than others... that is our purpose here, to lift one another up

  • lorijo25
    June 6, 2008
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    I love this, I love lighthouses, but the way you used the lighthouse was very inspiring.

  • nerd42189
    May 30, 2008

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    this is an amazing piece that i dearly envy for this type of poetry is what i love to write and strive to be.

  • aaaaaaaa
    May 27, 2008
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    wow great write!

    "The lighthouse of forgiveness," I took from this that this lighthouse that you speak of is really inside us all. They say that forgiveness is where you fall, and to be truly forgiven and lifted up you need to forgive yourself, and have faith in yourself.

    And the last stanza.. wow!! loved it!


  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    May 23, 2008

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    Inspiring

    This poem is a perfect description of a lighthouse, and some angelic people who have the ability to light our way through a dark world. Beautifully written and well deserving of the gold. Congratulations.

    Mark


  • storiesuntold gold member
    May 3, 2008
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    Great piece here

    I loved this and the pic is awesome for I love lighthouses


  • Stickboy gold member
    May 3, 2008

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    awwwwwwwwwwwww I loved this Sissy inlaw... Best of luck in the contest Thanks for sharing , Hope your enjoying this beautiful day
    Sean


  • Nature Song silver member
    May 3, 2008

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    Lighthouses represent safe passage and well being for those in need of them. Sad that so many have been dismantled today. But to shine through the night and guard us through...Lovely poem! ~Sie


  • Zork
    May 3, 2008
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    Very well done

    A very beautiful and romantic poem, good job!


  • SilverButterfly gold member
    May 3, 2008

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    Beautifully penned my dear friend! I love poems about lighthouses and this one you wrote is exceptional I must say. Your words are always uplifting and full of light!

    Good luck in this contest!!


    Hugs and Love,
    Mary


  • SummerlandRayne gold member
    May 3, 2008

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    Oh my! You write such deeply moving and emotional writes! They may be serious or so very funny and light! You are an amazing poet!

    'sssss


  • Flight of Dragons
    April 29, 2008

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    Amazing

    This has got to be one of your best I think. I love your flow, and imagery. Wonderful write, and very powerful. Great job!


  • RedwingSpirit silver member
    April 29, 2008

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    Excellent Write. It's weird how a lighthouse is kinda compared to God everywhere. I love your last stanza the best here. Good luck with this.


  • Mark McNulty
    April 29, 2008

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    Wow... very, very well done. I love it. Good form, good rhythm and flow, a great message that comes through clearly. I am impressed. My only question is "their" in line 3, stanza 2. Is it meant to be "there"? Being the king of typos myself, I don't pay them much mind at all.... just wanted to make sure I had it correct before judging. Thanks so much for entering this wonderful piece!

    The pic is great, too....

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