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Lighthouse Litany Statuesque and stalwart in your seaward gaze There's such comfort in your beauty, you amaze! Seafaring ships lost in wayward windswept seas Conjures fears of drowning in crews prayerful pleas As sailors catch sight of your luminous light, You guide them to safety on a moonless night. Your gift of guidance upon this rocky shore Lends soulagement to nightmares of mystic lore. To many you’re deemed an angel with Lord's light With your elevated beam into the night. So beloved also by those upon the earth... You've earned the honors bestowed upon your worth. 12-23-18 Lighthouse Poetry Contest~Third Place~ Sponsor Eve Roper

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Date: 12/21/2019 7:30:00 AM
Lovely. These lights gave me peace to know that my boat was no where near the jagged rocks below. I love seeing them lit up at night going around. This was a warm memory.
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Date: 4/9/2019 1:12:00 PM
Connie, went back a little and so glad I did - this is a must for everyone to read - such insight into the lives of men and women who risk their all and who so completely and utterly rely on this angel of light - a fave - loved this poem! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 4/9/2019 1:33:00 PM
Wow, thank you very much for your fave and your lovely comment Jennifer. I have always loved lighthouses for their beauty and especially for the lives they save. Have a wonderful Easter. xxoo
Date: 1/29/2019 9:25:00 PM
Great, refreshing images and reflections. Thanks.
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Date: 1/11/2019 11:58:00 AM
Congratulations for your win Connie :)
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Date: 1/11/2019 8:30:00 AM
Connie, congrats on your win in Brian's contest. I enjoyed coming back reading this again. John
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Date: 1/11/2019 1:11:00 AM
Congrats on your top win, Connie. Well penned.
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Date: 1/8/2019 9:36:00 PM
I did manage to get on Brian's list! Have you put this gem into one of his contests yet?
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/9/2019 1:08:00 AM
Thank you for mentioning it. I will enter it in his contest Andrea. I am watching a Brit series called Love Hurts and it is so good.xxoo ; )
Date: 1/5/2019 12:59:00 AM
I see you won with this and I'm not a bit surprised; the imagery and emotion are well done, in fact, I didn't know I could be so touched by a poem about lighthouses. I get their magic but I've never 'felt' it and had nothing for this contest, but you excelled and I'm delighted you won. Love ... CayCay
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/5/2019 6:05:00 PM
There was really stiff competition for this contest CayCay. Mine came in at the bottom, I believe. I have always thought there is such romance in the sight of a lighthouse. Thank you for your sweet comments. : ) xxoo
Date: 1/2/2019 12:28:00 AM
CONGRATS on your win with this lovely poem, Connie! Janice
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/5/2019 6:02:00 PM
Thank you very much Janice. I think lighthouses have such mystery and beauty. : ) xxoo
Date: 12/31/2018 10:40:00 AM
Hi Connie, dropping back with my congratulations on your win in the contest with this wonderful write. It always read as a winner. Have a very Happy New Year. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/31/2018 11:05:00 PM
Thank you Mike. It is New Years Eve here in Hawaii. I wish you the best year ever! : ) xxoo
Date: 12/26/2018 5:14:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Connie. You did the lighthouse justice. I hope mine will at least win with Brian. We shall see!!
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Date: 12/26/2018 1:25:00 PM
Stopping back with congratulations, Connie! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/26/2018 12:09:00 PM
Congratulations for your win with this beautiful poem :)
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Date: 12/26/2018 9:53:00 AM
Congratulations Connie on your win!
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Date: 12/26/2018 8:47:00 AM
Connie, so beautifully penned and congratulations on your win ~
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Date: 12/26/2018 8:21:00 AM
What wonderful imagery, you did not need an image for this... A great poem for the contest...
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Date: 12/26/2018 7:30:00 AM
I had no doubt this beautiful poem would be on the winners' list, Connie! Pleased to be back with deserved congratulations! Warm regards // paul
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Date: 12/26/2018 7:06:00 AM
Wow Connie your words flow like the waves of the ocean congratulations on your placement, stay safe and happy new year!!
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Date: 12/25/2018 11:29:00 PM
Connie, a wonderful Couplet you've written with great imagery and flow. Thank you for entering my contest; congratulations on your third-place win. Wishing a very Merry Christmas to one and all. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/26/2018 12:51:00 AM
Thank.you very much Eve. I feel honored to be on your winner's list with so many exquisite entries! Merry Christmas! : ) xxoo
Date: 12/25/2018 4:45:00 AM
Should I blame time for not granting me a chance to honour your "Lighthouse Litany"! Should I blame myself for being so close to miss such a beauty! Should I blame my words for not rushing to give due veneration to you dear Connie! I wow your masterpiece! A depth and wealth of imagery and message! I tremendously enjoyed reading your gem and fave to me.. Warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas dear Connie. Be blessed always.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/25/2018 5:10:00 PM
What a lovely gift your comment has been to me Besma! Thank you so very much for your lovely comment and for the Fave. After reading other Lighthouse poems I felt mine paled in comparison but I do hope my love for them shines through. Christmas Blessings my friend. Love, Connie xxoo : )
Date: 12/24/2018 4:28:00 PM
There is such a gentle reassurance in the beautiful imagery of your poem, Connie. Indeed, your lovely verse shines like the 'elevated beam into the night.' Gorgeous poetry. Warmest holiday wishes my inspiring friend.. ~Susan
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/25/2018 5:07:00 PM
Thank you so very much Susan. I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas. Best wishes for a fantastic New Year! xxoo ; )
Date: 12/24/2018 4:19:00 PM
Merry Christmas Connie, peace be with you...
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Date: 12/24/2018 12:16:00 PM
Hi Connie, this is such a beautiful write. Gentle words to stir the soul. The lighthouse, a beacon of safety shining bright. Whether seen from sea or from land the lighthouse is a most beautiful sight, the harbour from the storm. This is such a wonderful write Connie. This has to be a fave. Have a wonderful Christmas Connie. hugs....Mike. XX
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/25/2018 12:48:00 AM
Thank you so much Mike. Have a lovely Christmas! xxoo
Date: 12/24/2018 11:51:00 AM
Connie, your lighthouse poem illuminates!!! Happy Holidays xxoo
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Date: 12/24/2018 9:49:00 AM
You are the lighthouse that brings us safely to shore...lovely verse Connie...have a wonderful holiday season my friend...love & light...^WW^
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