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30.06.2026

Anne-Lise Andresen
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Lighthouse Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Sara Kendrick

9th place in the contest

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- Lighthouse Saves Lives At Sea -


They were completely taken by surprise
The "dragons" come as thick fog
apparently, cushion-soft
Fascinated, but worried and afraid
- rolling wet attack over ocean 

Dangerous to sail
it will require a lot of knowledge
In the fog, every wave
and every sound is amplified,
the familiar becomes strange

On top of a windswept cliff
there stands a lighthouse
with its magical light
It is the salvation, without a doubt

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Joel charvillat

September 20, 2026 at 10:02 AM

bravo

Sara Kendrick

July 6, 2026 at 7:18 AM

I personally want to say congratulations to you for your work placing in my contest. It is good to see your name on the winners' list. Way to go. Sara K.

Paula Goldsmith

July 5, 2026 at 11:26 AM

WOW!!! Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "The Lighthouse Saves Lives At Sea" write/story. They sure do... Great Picture/Ending... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...........

Paige Hind

July 2, 2026 at 12:16 AM

lovely verse, Anne-Lise

Sotto Poet

July 1, 2026 at 12:23 PM

Imaginative and evocative poem for the contest, Anne-Lise. Reading it today was a pleasure; your writing is so beautiful.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

July 1, 2026 at 11:03 AM

The terror and danger of foggy conditions at sea, are evoked by this poem, as well as the relief of seeing the lighthouse-a beacon of hope! Best of wishes for the contest. :)

Joseph P. DiMino

July 1, 2026 at 9:15 AM

A thrilling read, Anne; well crafted imagery. I love the sea. And mysteriousness, like fog and breaking waves over the bough. There was a crazy fishing charter captain that would take me an my buddies out in the worst weather. Closest I came to losing my life was when I dropped 2 cases of beer in the drink while attempting to get on the boat in windy conditions. Talk about mad Irish buddies. Thank God the cans floated, and we were able to fish them out before casting off.

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 1, 2026 at 10:31 AM

- An experience you will never forget... you and your friends were more important than the beer :) - Thanks for your comment, Joe :) - hugs

Valsa George

July 1, 2026 at 3:10 AM

A lighthouse is salvation for many, no doubt. When the atmosphere is shrouded by a thick veil of fog, sailors will feel so lost without a lighthouse to show them direction. All the Best dear Anne. Hugs!

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 1, 2026 at 10:33 AM

- Yes, they have saved many lives at sea - Thanks for your comment, Valsa :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar

July 1, 2026 at 1:32 AM

Wonderful, Anne Lise. What would the ships do without the help of the lighthouse? Lovely poem. Best for a win.

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 1, 2026 at 10:33 AM

Thanks for your comment, Victor :) - hugs

Len Gasun

June 30, 2026 at 1:26 PM

Splendid poem my dear poet friend, Anne-Lise. So true. Lghthouse is sea travellers' salvation. Thanks for sharing this precious gem/write. I immensely enjoyed. Good luck in the contest too & best wishes always. Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 1, 2026 at 10:34 AM

Thanks for your comment, Len :) - hugs

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