An old lighthouse stands quiet and lonely,
facing the east looking out to the sea,
all covered with vines of green ivy,
it was the home of Captain George Lee.
He had been a sea captain during the civil war,
sailing cargo across the sea,
he would hide stowaway slaves upon his ship,
take them safely to the north then set them free.
No one knows how many slaves he helped free,
it was said to be a thousand or more,
the captain was a defender of all mankind,
he wanted slavery abolished forever more.
Today the lighthouse looks out over the harbor,
the ocean reflecting a beacon of light,
the harbor is where their freedom would begin,
as they would sneak ashore late at night,
Today the lantern is still shining bright,
it shines brightly across the bay,
shining as a reminder of our sad history,
and for sailors who have lost their way.
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Written September 9th, 2004
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Thank you so much for reading and commenting on my poem. It is so appreciated. This was a wonderful contest. Take care, Sandy
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I really enjoyed this poem. You entered very good ones into my contest! This was the only lighthouse-related one I received, so I smiled. It's interesting how your poems were so different, but both very smooth and they had the same qualities...I can't explain it. But great write.
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Thank you for the comment. No it isn't a true story, I thought of it thinking about old lighthouses. Take care, Sandy
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good bit of history here! Is this poem based on a true story?
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I am glad you enjoyed my poem. That is why I write to make others smile. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. Take care, Sandy
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beautiful...
indeed stirred up images of lighthouses
...lady beacon
i liked
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Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and comment on it. Take care and best of luck in the contest. Sandy
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well this is way deeper then mine!! i think that the basis of ur poem, its story line makes it even the more wonderful to read
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Thanks so much for the comment. This was a hard contest to write a poem for. I wish my names meant something easier. Jason ( live4eternity) just told me his meanings are healer and gift from God. Can you believe that.
That is so amazing to me. He truly is a gift from God. Take care, Sandy
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Thanks so much for reading my poem. This was a hard contest to come up with a poem. I have no idea what made me write this. I appreciate you commenting on it. Take care, Sandy
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Thanks for the nice comment. Wow aren't your names meaningful. They are really wonderful. It is amazing to me how your names have such meanings as healing and gift from God. You are blessed my dear friend. Your path in life was chosen the day you were born. I am so happy it was. Take care lov ya Sandy
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Great write! Cool meanings to your names. Jason means healer and my first name, Jonathan means gift from God. Thanks for sharing Sandy!
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Wow- this was a very deep poem, I wish my name meant something complex
This is a beautiful poem, keep up the good work and thanks for commenting on my poem
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Well of course girlfriend you did it again....Wonderfully written, looking for more.
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