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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

March 11, 2024 at 5:27 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

March 12, 2024 at 5:46 AM

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

Barry Stebbings

March 6, 2024 at 7:30 AM

A guiding light, nicely done. // Barry

Deb M

March 7, 2024 at 11:04 AM

Cheers Barry…l appreciate your comment! Debx

Heidi Sands

March 6, 2024 at 5:37 AM

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

Deb M

March 7, 2024 at 11:03 AM

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

Bj Legros Kelley

March 5, 2024 at 6:54 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

March 7, 2024 at 11:02 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

March 5, 2024 at 6:31 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

March 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM

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

Janice Canerdy

March 5, 2024 at 6:29 PM

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

Deb M

March 7, 2024 at 10:59 AM

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

Hilda Greenhough

March 5, 2024 at 2:18 PM

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

Deb M

March 7, 2024 at 10:58 AM

Thankyou Hilda! I appreciate your comment….Debx

Shirley Hawkins

March 4, 2024 at 9:35 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

March 7, 2024 at 10:57 AM

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

Jerry Brotherton

March 4, 2024 at 5:58 PM

You are a powerful beacon of light, my friend.

Deb M

March 5, 2024 at 11:55 AM

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

Jay Narain

March 4, 2024 at 10:35 AM

Nice object devoted to the service of humanity.

Deb M

March 7, 2024 at 10:56 AM

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

Ilene Bauer

March 4, 2024 at 8:49 AM

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

Deb M

March 7, 2024 at 10:55 AM

Thankyou lovely Ilene….l value your thoughts! Debx

Ink Empress

March 4, 2024 at 6:55 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

March 7, 2024 at 10:54 AM

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