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A tempest of brute force whips the coastline Where boats and seafarers howl for dire plea; Unshaken, I guard with strength to disarm The lash of tide’s wrath… my tower, a marquee. Though brazen crests dart like slithering mesh As Night Keeper, rays glint to face storm’s dare Protecting tender lives, their hopes on edge Upon roughened waves, my lights flash, “Beware!” Infusing more ardor till an onrush calms Heaven’s stars glitter while ships haul the net; Where from the ridge, my safe harbor appears On easel of bright air, a task well met! .................. Contest: Eve Roper’s Sentinel Quatrain 4/14/2016

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Date: 4/15/2016 11:15:00 AM
Congrats on your win with this beautiful poem my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
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Date: 4/15/2016 4:58:00 AM
Very descriptive setting, congrats on your win
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Date: 4/14/2016 7:11:00 PM
Congratulations nette on you your top placement in the contest. Excellent interpretation. Peace pretty lady:)
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Date: 4/14/2016 12:58:00 PM
- Powerful like the ocean waves, Nette - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/13/2016 11:10:00 PM
Those prose are two things, the perfect painting and the perfect poem, yes I envision the painting in my mind when I read this, and the photo you choose is also so very good!
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Date: 4/13/2016 7:06:00 PM
The purpose of the protector, powerful with pride, your uniqueness with language keeps the reader intrigued and delighted with descriptions.
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Date: 4/13/2016 5:10:00 PM
Reads like a winner..Way to go..Thanks for the visit to my page..Each person's poem about the same picture is so different such a varied contest..Sara
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Date: 4/13/2016 4:43:00 PM
A different style from you through this emblazoned poem--one that lyrically treads on personification with such agility of words and compelling imagery and rhyme!
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Date: 4/13/2016 4:10:00 PM
the poem of mine you saw, with the difficult words in it , was SO hard to do. Good luck with it, Nette! Now I have read your poem. I think you did great. I love how you spoke as if you WERE the lighthouse. that made it different!
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Date: 4/13/2016 4:00:00 PM
Beautifully painted piece nette wishing you a blessing of a week pal
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Date: 4/13/2016 2:35:00 PM
such powerful imagery Nette good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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