Lighthouse On the Shore

There is a lady all dressed in light, who stands above the jagged shore at night. To guide the sailing ships to safer seas and beg the wicked storms for calmer breeze. She ever shines her light across the bay, in hopeful search for love that sailed away. He left the land with plans to bring back gold, to ask her hand to wed, the story's told. When his ship met with tempest gales, the waves ripped the hull, wind stripped the sails. The lady waits at night for him on shore, as he still lays with gold on ocean floor. Sometimes you see her lonely light afar, it shines in the sky like a distant star. 12/16/18
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Theraven Avatar
October 19, 2019 at 10:30 PM
Wren, It was high time I read this Sonnet of yours 'Lighthouse On The Shore'. Sewn in a fine irony as good as O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi". My Great Grandpa was a light-keeper almost to his dying day. -Richard
Foster Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 10:25 AM
A moving, sweet read, I had to enjoy, not once but twice. Blessings on your day. Ann
Rushing Avatar
August 31, 2019 at 10:13 PM
Thank you Ann! Have wonderful evening my friend!
Toney Avatar
January 17, 2019 at 9:48 AM
Wren, this is a lovely sonnet. Congrats for your win on mile 11 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. By continuing to place in the contest you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark
Rushing Avatar
January 17, 2019 at 6:04 PM
Thank you Mark and thanks for sponsoring the contest!
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 1:08 PM
Hello Wren, oh... I do not like sad endings, sad endings makes me cry. Have a nice day my friend.
Rushing Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 3:42 PM
I am so glad to hear from you my dear friend. I hope you had a marvelous Holiday season and I am wishing you a blessed new year!
Staton Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 7:58 AM
Very descriptive, wonderful imagery.
Rushing Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 10:07 AM
Thank you Valerie for your kind words! Have wonderful weekend!
Wolf Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 7:56 PM
Beautiful and haunting sonnet. Wonderful take on the theme, Wren. Congrats on your winning entry. Best wishes, Gershon
Rushing Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 8:18 PM
Thank you Gershon!
Nicole Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 5:36 PM
My eyes are smiling. :) Your words truly light the way. Congratulations Wren, on this win. :) Brandy
Rushing Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 8:18 PM
Thank you Brandy!
Ibeh Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 1:38 PM
Really amazing sonnet, Wren!:-) Congratulations on your win!
Rushing Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 1:46 PM
Thank you Edward!
Callus Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 12:39 PM
Beautiful and sad, all in one, Wren. A worthy contest winner. Congratulations! Regards // paul
Rushing Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 1:46 PM
Thank you Paul!
Awtry Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 11:25 AM
More congratulations! This poem is beautiful! I am glad to see it highly honored! Wishing you a blessed New Year!
Rushing Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 12:28 PM
Thank you for your kind words! Have a happy New Year too!
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 12:04 AM
Congratulations on your First place win with this stunning beauty! : ) Merry Christmas to you too!
Rushing Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 9:47 AM
Connie, thank you for your kind words!
Roper Avatar
December 25, 2018 at 11:03 PM
Wren, a wonderful Sonnet you have written with great imagery. I enjoyed reading and I'm glad to congratulate on your first-place win. Wishing a very Merry Christmas to one and all. Hugs Eve ~`*
Rushing Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 9:46 AM
Thank you Eve and thanks for sponsoring the contest!
Gondolf Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 3:52 AM
Great imagery, Chris, congrats on POTD. John
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 12:55 AM
What a beautiful enchanting tale Wren! It has a bit of a haunting melancholy that makes it even more breathtaking. This truly deserves the honor of being awarded POTD! I just loved it! Congratulations Wren. Happy holidays! : )
Rushing Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 4:18 AM
Thank you Connie! Have a Merry Christmas!
Duet Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 5:25 PM
What an unusual take on Lady Liberty...very lovely and congrats on POTD. :D
Rushing Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 5:45 PM
Thank you Carole!
Green Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 4:48 PM
Congrats on POTD. This was beautifully enchanting.
Rushing Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 5:45 PM
Thank you Chris and have a blessed day.
La France Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 2:46 PM
Wren, congratulations on POTD with this wonderful poem, enjoy the honor~
Rushing Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 5:43 PM
Thank you Dear for your kind words.
Nicole Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 1:26 PM
First, I would to say- I like your profile photo. :) "Curly" is one of my favorites, on The Three Stooges. You paint such vivid images with your words. This is so beautiful and tender. Yes, she is a lady dressed in light. I would like to add this to my favorites, as your words hold many moments, so many emotions. Congratulations Wren, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Rushing Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 5:42 PM
I thank you and Curly thanks you. Have a wonderful evening Brandy.
Awtry Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 1:24 PM
Congratulations on your gorgeous poem being poem of the day!
Rushing Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 5:39 PM
Thank you, p.s. have a lovely evening.
Smith Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 12:42 PM
Well done Wren, congratulations on your honor...
Rushing Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 5:38 PM
Thank you Charlie.
Ashley Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 10:16 AM
Oh, Wren, your poem shines with exquisite emotion and metaphoric beauty. An exceptional sonnet of heart-aching loveliness. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan
Rushing Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 11:26 AM
Thank you Susan, l always enjoy hearing from you my dear friend.
Wanter Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 9:52 AM
I love this spooky sea poem! I can hear eerie music. Congratulations!
Rushing Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 11:28 AM
Thank you Sunlite and have a blessed day.
Warrior Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 9:25 AM
Hey Curly(Wren)...Congrats!!! on your POTD!!...Whoop, whoop, whoop, nyuk, nyuk lol...love & light...^WW^
Rushing Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 11:26 AM
Thank you WW !
Sands Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 8:59 AM
Congratulations for POTD! :)
Rushing Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 9:19 AM
Thank you Heidi!
Cunningham Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 8:22 AM
Lovely sonnet Wren, good luck and congratulations on POTD. Tom.
Rushing Avatar
December 18, 2018 at 9:19 AM
Thank you Tom, have a wonderful day my friend.
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