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To a Lighthouse

Sentinel of water’s beauty and breadth, grand messenger of danger so statuesque around an ocean's expanse-- O beaming guardian of light Moon and waves crest upon dark of eve, it’s time for you to flame! Circle on for voyager’s harborage illuminate this ferocious brine; In quiet comfort, in nightfall’s embrace whisper of vigilance... point out the shore as your noble wardship rules , when stardust pales away… Till boats drift across the horizon And tower bells hum a soothing lullaby-- Allowing men the cuddle of your grace. Lighthouse Contest of Eve Roper 12/23/2018

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L. J. Carber

Date: 1/21/2019 9:45:00 AM

You and I, Nette, may be among the few who still practice the ode form-- and you wrote a beautiful ode here, powerful and lyrical-- and that final line is perfection itself!

Silviu Craciunas

Date: 1/10/2019 2:34:00 AM

Request for the issue #4 of the literary magazine Poesis Poesis Literary Magazine (http://poesis-journal.com/ ) is an independent, international, free-access literary journal. We are an online journal, exclusively. It’s like a desert where you can build your literary home. We publish quarterly, and we accept submissions year-round. Make sure to send us your work as soon as possible so that we have the chance to consider it for the next issue. Good luck!

James Marshall Goff

Date: 1/9/2019 9:52:00 AM

to mine faves..."time for you to flame!"...exults the essence you so gracefully exhibit Every, line!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/5/2019 2:13:00 PM

Hello Nette, as I read this poem..I felt myself being near this lighthouse. Being near this lighthouse watching the water. I like the lighthouses a.Have a nice day my friend.nd the water.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 1/3/2019 10:36:00 AM

when stardust pales away…— such a serene picture all because of the lighthouse’s watch. Well done.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/30/2018 9:55:00 AM

Congratulations for #19 on the Best New Poems List :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/26/2018 8:11:00 PM

Back with congrats on your win in the contest, nette. The lighthouse is still beaming! Best wishes, gw

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 12/26/2018 2:27:00 PM

Congrats nette on your win. It is a lovely tribute to our lighthouses.

Wren Rushing

Date: 12/26/2018 10:10:00 AM

Congratulations on you win Nette!

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 12/26/2018 9:58:00 AM

Congrats on your win with the lovely poem.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/25/2018 11:54:00 PM

I am so happy to see this on the winner's list Nette. As you know it is a fave of mine. Congratulations! Merry Christmas! xxoo : )

Eve Roper

Date: 12/25/2018 11:25:00 PM

Nette, a wonderful Ode you've written. I love the imagery You created. Thank you for entering my contest; congratulations on your third-place win. Wishing a very Merry Christmas to one and all. Hugs Eve ~`*

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 12/23/2018 10:47:00 PM

I admire poems on unique topics, and this was awesome on the lighthouse. Such a creative tribute to the unsung hero of the seas. I have two unposted poems on my fav lighthouses so I enjoyed your superb version. Kudos . And merry Xmas.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/23/2018 5:27:00 PM

Every line a gem. Truly an inspiring ode. A poem to make a lighthouse beam! Season's best, Gershon

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/23/2018 3:28:00 PM

This is poetry at its best Nette. A truly inspired poem that inspires others! Just magnificent! This is going into my Faves! xxoo

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/23/2018 9:30:00 AM

I so enjoy getting lost in the beauty and imagination of your soulful poem, Nette. Endlessly poetic and I especially love the exquisite essence of your last line. Your poetry takes my breath away. Best wishes for a win and warmest holiday wishes for you.. ~Susan

Bobby May

Date: 12/22/2018 5:57:00 PM

You do have a way with words Nette they blend as if your were on a cloud my friend. Hope you win looks like a winner to me.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/22/2018 3:34:00 PM

- A beautiful writing, Nette :) - Luck in the contest :) - Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/22/2018 3:26:00 PM

Nicely done, nette--a lovely song for the lighthouse.

Ashley Conte

Date: 12/22/2018 2:02:00 PM

Eloquent work of art! I can picture this light-tower guiding the ships in the fiercest of weather. Thank you for your cheers as well.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/22/2018 1:09:00 PM

What an amazing powerful, meaningful poem! I love the last line " allowing men the cuddle of your grace" - awesome. Best wishes and hugs, Jennifer.

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 12/22/2018 11:58:00 AM

It is a really nice poem, a beauty and certainly a fav for me. Since it is 22 December so I wish you a merry Christmas and a really happy new year, good luck and have a really nice day

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/22/2018 11:42:00 AM

There's a guiding light in the distance...nice write...Merry Christmas...It's like an Angel on a tree....rather sea

Gary Bateman

Date: 12/22/2018 11:38:00 AM

Hello Dear Nette!! A beautifully and brilliantly-done Ode. Both very creative and descriptive. Superb Work!! A FAVE!! Merry Christmas Wishes, Gary