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Lighthouses

I’m standing solemnly contemplating 
How ageing lighthouses independents
Have become Maritimes normality 
With beacons becoming statutory 

Now standing shimmering silhouetted
You’re shining flawlessly undemanding
The hopeful monument oblivious 
To seamen’s abounding adorations

Written by Brenda Meier-Hans 
09.22.2014
Contest: The Lighthouse 
Nette Onclaud
7th

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Eve Roper Date: 10/5/2014 8:57:00 PM I just oil painted a lighthouse of Peggy’s Cove, so I did some research on lighthouses and was surprised of the saluted the person that mand these lighthouse and the work it takes to keep them up. I really enjoyed your writing thank you Brenda :) Login to Reply Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 10/5/2014 10:42:00 PM Thank you for stopping by Eve

Maurice Yvonne Date: 9/28/2014 11:31:00 AM Congratulations Brenda on one more win. I bet your pockets are getting heavy. Login to Reply Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 9/28/2014 7:03:00 PM Thanks Maurice, I see your name up there a lot also.

Jan Allison Date: 9/28/2014 6:37:00 AM beautifully flowing poem Brenda sorry I missed this when it was first posted - many congrats:-) hugs jan xxx Login to Reply Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 9/28/2014 7:01:00 PM Thanks Jan. XOXO

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 9/28/2014 6:29:00 AM Well crafted poem on the light house, Congrats on the win, Brenda Login to Reply Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 9/28/2014 7:00:00 PM Thank you Dr. Mehta

Maurice Yvonne Date: 9/23/2014 7:15:00 PM Considering how difficult and restrictive this style is. I can not believe how well this poem flows. Bravo! I think I will go back and do some more re-writes to mine. You have inspired me. Excellent write Brenda. Login to Reply Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 9/23/2014 7:29:00 PM Hey I was amazed how you rhymed yours. I thought it was for me impossible. Maybe I should of worked harder.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 9/23/2014 11:13:00 AM Wow Brenda magnificent write! Good luck in contest dear! Login to Reply Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 9/23/2014 1:41:00 PM Thanks so much Dr. Sharma.

Daver Austin Date: 9/23/2014 7:55:00 AM Very poetic, Brenda, Here in Michigan we have lots of ligh houses, especially on the Upper Peninsula, so I can identify. Hope to read more of your stuff. daver Login to Reply Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 9/23/2014 1:40:00 PM I love Michigan Dave. Spent a lot of time in the UP.