Jack Horne Poet Rhyme

Lighthouse of Alexandria

They saw its light far out to sea;
An earthquake brought it down.
I wonder what the sailors did -
I hope they didn’t drown.

Lighthouse of Alexandria for PD’s Seven Wonders of the Ancient World contest

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Sheri Fresonke Harper June 4, 2013 at 11:04 PM Excellent poem, jack, it's amazing how so many things fall down during earthquakes.

Kathryn Collins May 5, 2013 at 7:30 AM Thanks, Jack, for starting out my day with a smile. love, Kathy

Donna Jones May 2, 2013 at 4:35 PM Congratulations Jack..

Sara Kendrick May 2, 2013 at 3:43 PM Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Poet Destroyer A April 26, 2013 at 9:30 PM Jack, thank you for the wonderful poem and stunning imagery in my "7 wonders of the world contest." CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thanks for the support. Take Care & Good Night ;-) ~LINDA

Jeremy Martin April 26, 2013 at 8:27 PM Congratulations, very enjoyable piece. I really love short poems sometimes, especially when they leave with a 'hm!' like this one did.

Skat A April 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM Jack, congrats with your 7 wonder poem <3 LUV ~*~SKAT

Sheri Fresonke Harper April 26, 2013 at 6:57 PM Short but simple still captures the Lighthouse of Alexandria well, Jack, congratulations on your win

Donna Jones April 26, 2013 at 12:50 PM Congratulations Jack..

Bukang Liwayway April 26, 2013 at 6:40 AM Congrats on your win friend Jack..cheers!! Maria

Abdulhafeez Oyewole April 26, 2013 at 4:51 AM Congrats on your deserving win~A.O

Elizabeth Wesley April 15, 2013 at 6:55 PM So clever Jack, you create a disaster and leave me wondering the outcome. Nice way to get attention. always magic to read your verses! Love, Lizzie

Poet Destroyer A April 13, 2013 at 8:21 PM Stopping by to say Hi Jack, thank you for supporting my contest.... always~ Linda

Barbara Gorelick April 13, 2013 at 5:46 PM Me too...Always enjoy your work. BG

Debbie Duncan April 13, 2013 at 5:10 PM nicely done Jack, I'm glad you liked my Caturday haiku's,, I've been trying to write good one so I could post ;}

Sara Kendrick April 13, 2013 at 5:10 PM Great and unique work that you have penned for PD's contest..Thanks for the stops by my work..I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment..Sara

Carrie Richards April 13, 2013 at 2:25 PM Such an interesting way to tell this tale!! Liked this very much!!

Russell Sivey April 13, 2013 at 2:14 PM I love your short but sweet poetry you write! This one was simple and to the point, so very illustrious in its form! I love lighthouses and I sure would have loved to seen this majestic lighthouse of old! What a glorious piece, Great Work!!

Skat A April 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM My sis will love this poem Jack, ~*~ SKAT