Deb M Poet Rhyme

-Keeper Of The Sea

At a very young age 
He knew what he wanted to be
Like his father before him
A ‘Keeper of the Sea’

He married his childhood sweetheart
They loved unconditionally
Dreams and hopes for the future
Of raising a family

They lived in the lighthouse cottage
A loving home comfortable and cosy
They didn’t have or want for much
A happy life lived modestly

Both felt at one with the lighthouse 
Admired the splendor and strength of the sea
The magnificence of the night sky
 Awed by the stars and moon's artistry

Sadly, the universe had different plans
She left this world prematurely
A devastated broken man
Now alone in his lighthouse by the sea

The years  rolled by slowly
An old man now was he
Still in his beloved lighthouse
As ‘Keeper of the Sea’

Each night since she passed he talked to her
He felt her presence and love in the Lantern Room
It soothed his lonely soul and his sorrow
Being closer to heaven, the stars and the moon

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Emilia James November 7, 2024 at 9:29 AM A touching and sad tale Deb.. Could see the images play through my mind like a projector as I was reading through your poem. A good title too. Emilia : ) Deb M November 14, 2024 at 3:28 AM Oh thankyou my sweet friend! Debx

Terry Flood October 24, 2024 at 5:06 PM When you do ‘lonely’ Deb.., you sure hold no punches… there’s lonely, and there’s lonely in a lighthouse… remind me never to upset you… ha ha… seriously… a splendidly(?) sad write. Terry Deb M October 27, 2024 at 3:16 PM Thats because l am old misery guts Terry haha!! Thanks my F.F…..Debx

Ink Empress October 24, 2024 at 6:25 AM This is so sad and so touching dear debs, what a moving story of true love and fate and how they were separated but even in the absence of their beloved, even in death love lived on and stayed strong! Truly made me feel a lot! I love such stories and youv delivered it in. Such a poetic manner! A fave this is definitely! Sending you light always Deb M October 27, 2024 at 3:26 PM Thankyou sweet Ink….’love lived on and stayed strong’ l like that and yes it did! A Fav is so very special so l thankyou sweet girl! Debx

Darrell Rose October 23, 2024 at 4:32 PM Wow, what an interesting write ! The depth of insight to such a calling and a world of demands with responsibilities shared .....But within the piece I hear more ... I hear you,,,, to write of such things one must have understanding of such lonely loss. I hope it's not too close. Darrell Deb M October 27, 2024 at 3:24 PM Thanks Darrell….no its not too close as its fiction but l have had loss in my lifetime but not of a partner or husband….l understand loss! Debx

Paula Goldsmith October 23, 2024 at 2:13 PM What a beautiful yet sad/very touching write. Lighthouses sure are the '‘Keeper of the Sea.’ Hope you are OK. Life is not always easy. Sending blessing to you... Have a blessed Autumn day writing away............... Deb M October 27, 2024 at 3:21 PM So glad you enjoyed Paula…l love lighthouses they stand proud! Thanks…Debx

Ilene Bauer October 23, 2024 at 12:44 PM a sad but very touching poem, deb... Deb M October 27, 2024 at 3:17 PM Thankyou so much lovely Ilene! Debx

Silent One October 23, 2024 at 12:32 PM You weave a sad tale Deb.. bit like sea shanty.. Deb M November 14, 2024 at 3:30 AM Thanks S.O....Debx

Warren Doll October 23, 2024 at 11:02 AM Deb, wonderful poem. So full of emotion and eternal love. Well done! All the best- Warren Deb M October 27, 2024 at 3:22 PM Aww thanks Warren ….thats a lovely comment….much appreciated! Debx

Jay Narain October 23, 2024 at 10:45 AM Sad poem. it is heart-wrenching to lose your partner at any stage of your life. Hope the beacon still beams from the lighthouse. Deb M October 27, 2024 at 3:20 PM I like that Jay ‘hope the beacon still beams’…nicely said! Thankyou …..Debx

Darlene De Beaulieu October 23, 2024 at 10:44 AM Hello Deb m M. I love the lighthouses. It does not matter which one, they are all beautiful in their own way. I sometimes visioned myself and a faceless husband living there. Hugs. /Darlenex/ Darlene De Beaulieu October 27, 2024 at 3:26 PM Hello Deb M.Yes it would be romantic. Darlenex Hugs. Deb M October 27, 2024 at 3:16 PM Wouldn’t that be romantic Darlene!! Thanks….Debx

Tom Cunningham October 23, 2024 at 7:25 AM Quite a sad tale Deb, it's devastating to lose a soul mate and would have been a lonely life for him. Tom Deb M October 23, 2024 at 7:59 AM Hope mine doesn't end up like yours Tom….hoping it heals itself! Early days…. X Tom Cunningham October 23, 2024 at 7:44 AM Sorry to hear that Deb, I've had it so you have my sympathy. Deb M October 23, 2024 at 7:32 AM Yes terribly lonely….l tend to write sad tales a bit haha! Thanks Tom…..i have sciatica atm and its one step forward and two back….today two back! Cant do much so quite annoying! Debx