William Kelii Kekaula Poet Rhyme

Notes About The Poem

Formerly: “Lighthouse Lament”

Poetic Form: Rhyme

A Spooky Haunted Poem 8-12 Lines of Rhyme Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Tania Kitchin

Entry Submitted: 2025 October 24

Contest Judged: 2025 November 10

Contest Placement: 2nd Place

Haunted Lighthouse

The fog stumbles in on fingers of gray,
A surly bell peals to escape the day.
The gas lamp turned with a squeaking sound,
On the stony bluffs, a spirit is found.
A watcher lingers who cannot sleep,
For essences lost in the endless deep.
His abandoning light is not for ships,
Albeit for the rumored, ancient lips.
Their nippy sighs upon the breeze,
A bleak comfort, if you please.
So keep your distance from the shore,
And do not knock upon the lighthouse door.

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Tania Kitchin November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM William, congratulations on your winning placement with your spooky lighthouse poem. William Kelii Kekaula November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM Thanks, Tania, appreciate it, Aloha.

Paula Goldsmith November 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "Haunted Lighthouse" write/story. Love your picture... Have a wonderful  Autumn day writing away with your win.............. William Kelii Kekaula November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM Thanks, and, Aloha.