M. L. Kiser Poet Choka

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 November 7, 2018 at 12:54 PM Very touching to me too, M.L. Great write! M. L. Kiser November 17, 2018 at 10:49 PM Thanks so much, Susan.

Susan Ashley November 2, 2018 at 1:20 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 November 6, 2018 at 9:46 AM You got it! Great; glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.

Darlene De Beaulieu November 1, 2018 at 5:45 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 November 6, 2018 at 9:46 AM Oh so would I; I love the ocean and everything about it. Thanks so much.

Vijay Pandit November 1, 2018 at 3:28 PM A sight to see..they are so uniquely built..they attract visitors. A special poem for a special theme. M. L. Kiser November 6, 2018 at 9:49 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.