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Beacon of Light

a white flashing strobe
incoming airplanes’ lighthouse
light across far ridge
rays of light in the darkness
appreciative pilot

written January 26, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/28/2022 11:09:00 AM I am prone to thinking you are a pilot now. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/28/2022 11:30:00 AM Nope. I never had the urge to fly. My brother is twin-engine rated. I always wanted to drive a big semi-truck! Really, I did. Fascinated by them.

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/26/2022 1:29:00 PM Nothing like seeing that light when the road ahead looks darkest! (Soup mail, please. Thanks). Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/26/2022 1:38:00 PM So true, gw!

Victor Buhagiar Date: 1/26/2022 12:28:00 PM Pilots are always on the look out for anything that helps them land safely. Great imagery. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/26/2022 1:54:00 PM I certainly hope so, Victor. I feel much safer when they are on a glide path!

Mike Gentile Date: 1/26/2022 12:03:00 PM Such clear and expressive imagery makes your poem's meaning right on target! Happy Wednesday Milt!!! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/26/2022 1:55:00 PM Thanks, Mike. Happy Wednesday to you, too! Hope you're having fun!

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/26/2022 8:41:00 AM The guiding light that brings them home safely. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/26/2022 11:28:00 AM Such an incredible responsibility pilots have, Tom, and I'm afraid they don't get enough attention and praise for their work.

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 1/26/2022 8:08:00 AM Your imagery delivers the message of the fine line between despair and hope... I enjoyed the visual as well as the emotion it represents. :) Pailette Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/26/2022 11:29:00 AM Thank you so much, Paulette.