Russell Sivey Poet Rhyme Royal

Lighthouse Beams

I.
Lighthouse runs during the rough night tonight
Splash, splash, the ocean beats upon the shore
Rocks create edge foam, a white gorgeous sight

Storm approaches the lighthouse to implore
Town builds itself around the lighthouse door

Faster, the ocean crashes on the sand
Warning beacon shines from this rocky land

II.

This lighthouse beams its bright rays far beyond
Ships acknowledge the light by their foghorns
Keeps their distance from the shore they respond

The lighthouse greatly shines and in turn warns
Grass near the shore completely carries thorns

Making the whole scene quite tense and is feared
Cold dark sky brightened by the light endeared 

Russell Sivey

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Carolyn Devonshire April 7, 2014 at 3:18 PM Dear Russell, Can't tell you how much this poem means to me. Once I was 25 miles offshore in my boat when an evening storm hit. My compass was spinning around and I just knew I had to head north. I kept praying for guidance and eventually the St. Marks Lighthouse came into view. Indeed this was quite a "tense" and fearful time, but the lighthouse saved me. Awesome write! Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich April 2, 2014 at 10:42 PM You started out dark and then brought out the light beams of the lighthouse. A nice scenic description , Russell.

Phyllis Babcock April 2, 2014 at 9:56 PM Light houses lead ships away from disaster and not growing up around any I am always amazed at the folks who have to attend to them. Nice poem Russell. love phyl

Jan Allison April 1, 2014 at 4:11 PM Living on a little Island I can so relate to this - fabulous write Russell. Jan x

Nette Onclaud April 1, 2014 at 3:37 PM this piece really spoke to me, the way you described a shining moment is amazing... i love lighthouses.. just saw this centuries-old one this weekend, russell... fascinating!.. huggs

Demetrios Trifiatis April 1, 2014 at 1:21 PM Always so vivid and superb imagery! Excellent verse, dear Russell, that captivates the imagination of the reader!