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Lonely Lighthouse

Lighthouse calls to all Passing ships on the night waves; They speak without human voice. In past centuries, It once needed humans for Completing its only task; Now lonely lighthouse Cries out for companionship, But ships keep passing on by. Automation comes, And keeps on coming; humans Without jobs is its downside. Lonely lighthouse has No company to visit; Power is not everything.

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Susan Palli

Date: 11/7/2018 12:54:00 PM

Very touching to me too, M.L. Great write!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/17/2018 10:49:00 PM

Thanks so much, Susan.

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/2/2018 1:20:00 PM

Your poem is delicate in its metaphoric beauty and touches me deeply, M.L. Our loneliness is felt, as well, as humanity becomes more like the automated lighthouse, lost in the electronic devices of our daily lives. A deeply thought provoking write. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/6/2018 9:46:00 AM

You got it! Great; glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/1/2018 5:45:00 PM

Hello M.L. Kiser, the lighthouse is beautiful. I like them all, each have a beauty in their own way. If I coul i would live in a lighthouse. I'd be by the water and that suites me. have a nice evening my friend.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/6/2018 9:46:00 AM

Oh so would I; I love the ocean and everything about it. Thanks so much.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/1/2018 3:28:00 PM

A sight to see..they are so uniquely built..they attract visitors. A special poem for a special theme.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/6/2018 9:49:00 AM

There's just something magical about them; they are great fuel for writers and artists. It may be that the sea is such a wonderful place to be that, it lends a magical atmosphere to any lighthouse, but I think it's the lighthouse itself. Thanks again, Vijay.