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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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Jacqueline Elston

Date: 12/14/2024 6:39:00 AM

Lovely poem. I'm drawn to the sea so your poem caught my eye. Beautifully written Deb. Hope you have a great weekend. Jx

Deb M
Date: 12/14/2024 11:06:00 PM

Thankyou so much Jackie….l also am drawn to the sea! Debx

Emilia James

Date: 11/7/2024 9:29:00 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
Date: 11/14/2024 3:28:00 AM

Oh thankyou my sweet friend! Debx

Terry Flood

Date: 10/24/2024 5:06:00 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
Date: 10/27/2024 3:16:00 PM

Thats because l am old misery guts Terry haha!! Thanks my F.F…..Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 10/24/2024 6:25:00 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
Date: 10/27/2024 3:26:00 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

Date: 10/23/2024 4:32:00 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
Date: 10/27/2024 3:24:00 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

Date: 10/23/2024 2:13:00 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
Date: 10/27/2024 3:21:00 PM

So glad you enjoyed Paula…l love lighthouses they stand proud! Thanks…Debx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/23/2024 12:44:00 PM

a sad but very touching poem, deb...

Deb M
Date: 10/27/2024 3:17:00 PM

Thankyou so much lovely Ilene! Debx

Silent One

Date: 10/23/2024 12:32:00 PM

You weave a sad tale Deb.. bit like sea shanty..

Deb M
Date: 11/14/2024 3:30:00 AM

Thanks S.O....Debx

Warren Doll

Date: 10/23/2024 11:02:00 AM

Deb, wonderful poem. So full of emotion and eternal love. Well done! All the best- Warren

Deb M
Date: 10/27/2024 3:22:00 PM

Aww thanks Warren ….thats a lovely comment….much appreciated! Debx

Jay Narain

Date: 10/23/2024 10:45:00 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
Date: 10/27/2024 3:20:00 PM

I like that Jay ‘hope the beacon still beams’…nicely said! Thankyou …..Debx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/23/2024 10:44:00 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
Date: 10/27/2024 3:26:00 PM

Hello Deb M.Yes it would be romantic. Darlenex Hugs.

Deb M
Date: 10/27/2024 3:16:00 PM

Wouldn’t that be romantic Darlene!! Thanks….Debx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/23/2024 7:25:00 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
Date: 10/23/2024 7:59:00 AM

Hope mine doesn't end up like yours Tom….hoping it heals itself! Early days…. X

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/23/2024 7:44:00 AM

Sorry to hear that Deb, I've had it so you have my sympathy.

Deb M
Date: 10/23/2024 7:32:00 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