Constance La France Poet Terza Rima

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Terza Rima/Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse
Copyright, ID# 1834931
All Rights, 07/03/2026, Constance La France
Plagiarism Prohibited

Penned, July 03, 2026/  Human Written
For the International Contest, Lighthouse
Sponsor, Sara Kendrick, Judged 07/05/2026

Seventh Place

"The greatest little lighthouse in Nova Scotia."

                       Quote by_  Canadian Nova Scotia Tourism

Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse

 

A square building called Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse,
built way back in 1904 high above the water;
it was home to a man, children and spouse.

The cove calm but it could get white-water,
the red beacon guided boats of all shapes;
keepers kept them from the underwater.

Often rain would crash down like thick white drapes,
the children would huddle in real dread;
for 50 years the family enjoyed dreamscapes.

It was a lighthouse-   a home white and red,
in time, it fell to decay and boarded up;
a Nova Scotia lighthouse and homestead.

But, a historical group did a huge cleanup,
now, museum and tea room pick-me-up !

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Sara Kendrick July 6, 2026 at 4:55 AM I am glad that it was saved and preserved for people to enjoy. It is a beauty and the snapshot you chose is an added delight. I am glad you chose to go the way of telling about one particular lighthouse. I personally want to say congratulations to you for your work placing in my contest. It is good to see your name on the winners' list. Way to go. Sara K. Constance La France July 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM Sara, thank you for the contest and my placement, and for the nice comment. compliment and congratulations ~

Paula Goldsmith July 5, 2026 at 11:05 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse" write. Great Ending.. Wow!!! A tea room with a heavenly view. What a pretty picture/love it. I can not believe how much work I have from being off Soup for 2 weeks. I needed an Ink Transfusion. Hahaha!!! Now back and ready to go Writing Away. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win........... Constance La France July 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM Paula, thank you for the congratulation, compliment and comment, appreciate, yes, it takes time to catch up ~