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Sentry of the Sea

it's been two hundred years that I have stood here Casting my silent signal on the sea Warning those that venture near my coastline Protecting those that place their trust in me On this rocky crest I am the master The crashing surf bowing at my feet My eye guides the fate of weary sailors Anxious for their voyage to complete Weigh your anchor safe within my bosom In your hold your cargo snugly stow You have survived the perils of the voyage I salute you with my lanterns glow It is I, the sentry of the harbor Fending off whatever nature hath Believe in me and I will be your savior Shielding you from Poseidon's wrath

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John Castro

Date: 11/29/2011 3:34:00 PM

what is a lighthouse? lol nice :) heads up 7 up

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/29/2011 5:10:00 PM

It's one of them tall thingys with a light on top John.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/28/2011 10:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's "You Pick Again" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/28/2011 12:32:00 PM

Thank you Carol

Kash Poet

Date: 11/28/2011 12:47:00 AM

Congratulations Bob on your win.Nice write here.

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/28/2011 12:33:00 PM

Appreciate it Kash

Anoucheka Gangabissoon

Date: 11/27/2011 11:27:00 AM

I enjoyed reading , Bob, wonderful!1 :) congrats on your win, Anoucheka

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/27/2011 1:16:00 PM

Thanks very much

Joyce Johnson

Date: 11/27/2011 10:31:00 AM

I was sure this would be a winner. Congratulations Bob. Love, Joyce

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/27/2011 1:16:00 PM

Thank you Joyce

Lisa Cooper

Date: 11/23/2011 2:47:00 PM

great pen brings the reader right to the magical shores....:)

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/23/2011 9:49:00 PM

Thank you Lisa

Jack Horne

Date: 11/23/2011 2:35:00 PM

I love lighthouses and I love this poem. Many congrats on your wins too, my friend : )

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/23/2011 9:52:00 PM

I love them too Jack. Several around here. Thanks for stopping by.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 11/23/2011 12:52:00 PM

Lovely Bob, just lovely. happy Thanksgiving x

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/23/2011 2:22:00 PM

Thank you Mandy and the same to you

Joyce Johnson

Date: 11/23/2011 10:01:00 AM

Beautiful writing Bob with heart and meat in it. I can say the same about your writing as you have said about mine. I do not have to wonder what you are talking about. I always enjoy. Have a lovely Thanksgiving. And think about what Gwen has said. Put it in the PS contest. Love, Joyce

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/23/2011 12:20:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words and encouragement Joyce. Will definitely consider it. Happy Thanksgiving

Gwendolen Song

Date: 11/22/2011 4:50:00 PM

This should be entered in the next BIG PS Contest..this is amongst your best writes ever. I love all the images of this Guardian Lightouse..the image of a Savior with glowing lantern just moves me deeply...I bet you didn't mean to write a spiritual write but it came across as such to me...the perils of life are experienced out on Poseidon's waters...you bring them safely home. Whoa...., just raw talent! Love it..printing it for my personal notebook.Luv, Gwendolen

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/22/2011 5:13:00 PM

Wow. I could get a big head from this. I am glad it had such meaning for you. Thank you very much. I am honored.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/22/2011 12:22:00 AM

This is really nice, Bob.Love it!

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/22/2011 8:28:00 AM

Thanks Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/21/2011 12:02:00 PM

As a former boat owner, I can relate to the comfort sailors sense when they see the lighthouse, Bob. Also love the way you gave life to the lighthouse, allowing it to guide and shield seafarers from "Poseidon's wrath." A lighthouse was a life saver for me once. Outstanding poem! Going to my favorites. Love and blessings for a happy Thanksgiving, Carolyn

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/21/2011 12:21:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn. Comments like yours make it worth it. Happy Thanksgiving to you also.