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If I Could Be

If l could be an object A lighthouse l would be Steadfast , strong, independent Guardian and keeper of the sea A solitary proud yet humble figure Weathering mother natures seasons Never faltering of its purpose Or questioning its reason Reliable and reassuring A towering pillar so stately Guiding souls of the sea home Back to land and safety A powerful beacon of light One of hope and aid Knowing but forever silent An endless sense of purpose unswayed

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Bill Baker

Date: 3/11/2024 5:27:00 PM

An honorable choice it would be for thee. You exemplify a lighthouse here on Poetry Soup, Deb. You share many of the characteristic with the lighthouse, my friend. A FAV for my list! Bill

Deb M
Date: 3/12/2024 5:46:00 AM

Whoohoo a Fav….thanks Bill! You are such sweet man! Debx

Barry Stebbings

Date: 3/6/2024 7:30:00 AM

A guiding light, nicely done. // Barry

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2024 11:04:00 AM

Cheers Barry…l appreciate your comment! Debx

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/6/2024 5:37:00 AM

This is so nice Deb. I enjoyed this . I hope you have a shining bright day :)

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2024 11:03:00 AM

Hi Heidi…..thankyou! Always a pleasure seeing you my friend. I hope you are well….Debx

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 3/5/2024 6:54:00 PM

This is such a beautiful poem! You are much like a lighthouse, shining out in the vast sea of humanity Deb <3 Your poetry is certainly brilliantly shining!

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2024 11:02:00 AM

Aww BJ as per usual your comment is so gracious! Thankyou my friend….l hope all is happy and healthy for you….Debx

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/5/2024 6:31:00 PM

Dear Deb, I adore lighthouses and I adore your poem. We all need beacons of light and hope in times of darkness. Your lovely poem reveals the resilient and caring beauty in your heart. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2024 11:00:00 AM

You Susan are just too sweet and lovely! Thankyou for your kind words….Debx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/5/2024 6:29:00 PM

We should all wish to be a "lighthouse" for others. Lovely poem, Deb. Janice

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2024 10:59:00 AM

They are so grand yet humble….and so important. Thankyou Janice….always lovely to see you….Debx

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/5/2024 2:18:00 PM

This is an interesting poem. I like the generous wish to be an object of succor. I enjoyed the rhyme.

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2024 10:58:00 AM

Thankyou Hilda! I appreciate your comment….Debx

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 3/4/2024 9:35:00 PM

A powerful beacon of light. I loved this poem, Deb. I hope all is well with you. Take care, Love from, Old Duck.XX

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2024 10:57:00 AM

Always loved seeing your comments my beautiful friend….thankyou! Debx

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 3/4/2024 5:58:00 PM

You are a powerful beacon of light, my friend.

Deb M
Date: 3/5/2024 11:55:00 AM

Aww thanks Bro….that makes me happy…Sis x

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/4/2024 5:26:00 PM

being a lighthouse is a great choice. Being a beacon of light and hope for wearing souls who want to find their way to shore. Loved the metaphor. Glad to see your poetic self again, hugs, Sara

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2024 10:56:00 AM

Aww thanks Sara! Debx

Jay Narain

Date: 3/4/2024 10:35:00 AM

Nice object devoted to the service of humanity.

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2024 10:56:00 AM

I just love Lighthouses Jay….they have such a presence! Thankyou…Debx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/4/2024 8:49:00 AM

an admirable choice, deb! you've said this so well...

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2024 10:55:00 AM

Thankyou lovely Ilene….l value your thoughts! Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 3/4/2024 6:55:00 AM

You are one that is reliable and strong dear debsz, i hope you are doing well, been a while since ive last read your work, and i must say this poem is so powerful and soulfully moving. A beacon of light i wish to be for many too. So it resonates with me. As always you speak for me through poetry in such seamless manner. Sending you light today and always

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2024 10:54:00 AM

Always lovely to read your beautiful comments sweet ink. I hope you are happy my friend! Debx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/4/2024 4:52:00 AM

- A lighthouse has saved many at sea... it shines with hope... lovely poem, Deb :) - hugs

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2024 10:53:00 AM

Thankyou dear Sunshine! Debx