Light Keeper

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Deep down his lungs, a full baritone trills Coughing out for all to hear, "Be safe, Wayfarers until the sea is clear; " As transient gulls flit below sail boats Navigating the hazardous eddy: Angled rocks ensnare old mollusks Till sounds of tidal drift grate along , While men of the ocean await in silence. Light Keeper guards, waves crashing the ledge, Yet golden rays jut out ; the moon his torch That iridescence glints like heaven’s crown; Into the pulsing bang of the ebon crest, dark: With an upright frame in marbled robe He gazes at pink of stars to rest awhile-- Then stands mightily around the isle And will stand on, bidding his flock calm passage. 7/27/2017 For Eve Roper's LIGHTHOUSE Contest

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Date: 8/8/2017 12:52:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. I love the baritone trills. Well written.
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Date: 8/2/2017 3:08:00 PM
Congrats!!! on the win my friend...beautiful verse nette...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 8/1/2017 12:30:00 AM
Back to congratulate you on your top wIn Nette! I had no doubt! : )
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Date: 7/31/2017 12:59:00 PM
Coming back with congrats on your win!
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Date: 7/31/2017 10:03:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Nette. Beautifully done! - Dean
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Date: 7/30/2017 11:59:00 PM
As usual a very beautiful poem. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.
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Date: 7/30/2017 7:03:00 PM
many congrats on your win Nette:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/29/2017 12:10:00 PM
- Congratulations on your lovely poem, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/29/2017 10:17:00 AM
Nette, thank you for entering the contest, a beautiful piece of art, congratulations on your win! :) ~*
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Date: 7/29/2017 7:16:00 AM
A poem at its best! Congrats Nette!
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Date: 7/29/2017 5:05:00 AM
Lovely write, Nette. I especially like the "iridescence glints like heaven’s crown" line. Congratulations on your First Place win! Regards, John.
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Date: 7/28/2017 12:52:00 PM
Great lighthouse poem, Nette. Love the personification. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 7/28/2017 8:06:00 AM
Wonderful personification, Nette, love that last line:)
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Date: 7/28/2017 1:04:00 AM
Another truly awe inspiring write Nette! You are on a roll that enchants me! : )
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Date: 7/27/2017 6:37:00 PM
The guiding light bids them safe passage...Nicely penned Nette
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Date: 7/27/2017 4:05:00 PM
A lighthouse's mission goes on and he doesn't fail to guide all. This is enchanting especially the last lines. You hold me in awe!
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Date: 7/27/2017 3:57:00 PM
You have brightened my day by this lovely write my friend! If you only knew how beautiful this poem really is Nette, it is gorgeous! I truly enjoyed reading this grandiose piece this afternoon! What a fabulous write! Great Work!!
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Date: 7/27/2017 3:57:00 PM
Light Keeper when all is dark--- marvelous work with the use of personification!
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Date: 7/27/2017 3:53:00 PM
This created an impeccable image in my mind, and the words flow together to project the power of a keeper. Thank you crafting such a great poem.
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Date: 7/27/2017 11:13:00 AM
'A full baritone trills" I imagined what that might mean to you...I enjoyed it... Have a nice day
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Date: 7/27/2017 10:11:00 AM
Very beautiful poem Nette!:) Well done! Be blessed!:) D.
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