A Single Beam of Light

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Artist: Eve Roper

The Umpqua River Light is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast of the United States, located at the mouth of the Umpqua River on Winchester Bay, in Douglas County, Oregon

A Single Beam of Light A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbor casting the gales, a wicked smile with its brilliant ember warning. It's beacon peers out enthralled, piercing the darkness. Briny waves with pounding shouts toys upon the ship's defenses. It sees the ships near. Let go of distracted fear. Seek refuge on a single beam. You don't need to go any farther. 12/14/2018

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Anisha Dutta

Date: 12/19/2018 11:22:00 AM

Great Poet n Great Artist. I admire. Love.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/18/2018 11:55:00 PM

You are a true artist, both with words and your brush Eve. This is very beautiful And a lovely example for your contest! Brava! xxoo : )

Funom Makama

Date: 12/18/2018 10:37:00 AM

Lord God! This has excited me to my soul... My spirit dances like a redeemed bastard with your lines... Keep on writing dear friend.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/16/2018 4:47:00 PM

Oh Eve I'm so delighted you decided to make a contest using your awesome image as inspiration! I adore poems inspired by the sea and your image and imagery are super:-) hugs Jan xx

Silent One

Date: 12/16/2018 4:22:00 PM

Your words do the image justice.. Well expressed Eve..

Constance La France

Date: 12/16/2018 10:52:00 AM

Eve, such a beautiful poem for inspiration in your contest, and I love your drawing Eve, you are both a talented poet but artist too. I hope I can write a poem worthy ~