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Lonely Lighthouse

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I will remain steadfast and strong Whilst I’m pounded by the raging sea Maintaining my watch all day and night I take my duty incredibly seriously My lamp shines out so brightly Its protected by special storm panes White foam is flung against them I can withstand the harshest of rains There’s a thunderous roar in the air As buffeting waves crash hard against me Try as they might they won’t knock me down I remain on guard in the unpredictable sea Whether calm sea or terrifying tempest My guiding light will always blink Protecting brave sailors on their journey I will not let their vessel sink Lighthouse contest Sponsored by Eve Roper 07-28-17

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Agnes Krampe

Date: 7/31/2017 1:16:00 PM

Glad to see this on the winners list.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/31/2017 2:24:00 PM

Thanks Agnes:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/30/2017 9:18:00 PM

This is a perfect entry Jan! I like the way you described the strong points of the lighthouse, it's weather proof glass etc. It is really enhanced by the photo too and your ending, Just right! Best of luck in the contest. This is in personification category though, Jan. ; )

Jan Allison
Date: 7/31/2017 4:10:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment Connie:-) hugs jan xx

Edward Mccall

Date: 7/30/2017 4:51:00 PM

What a wonderful right Jan, I love that picture you posted is well good luck in the contest. x x hugs to you €:-)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/30/2017 4:56:00 PM

Thanks Edward, the picture was the one Eve posted to inspire the poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 7/29/2017 10:27:00 AM

Jan, thank you for entering the contest, the last 2 stanzas captured the emotion that I was looking for, congratulations on your win! :) ~*

Jan Allison
Date: 7/30/2017 4:55:00 PM

Thanks for the contest Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Niall Fulham

Date: 7/29/2017 8:41:00 AM

Hi Jan ,, congrats ,, :))))))hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 7/30/2017 4:55:00 PM

Thanks Superman:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 7/29/2017 7:55:00 AM

Congrats, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/30/2017 4:54:00 PM

Thanks Dale:-) hugs jan xx

John Michaels

Date: 7/29/2017 5:09:00 AM

Hi Jan. Just swinging by again to congratulate you on your First Place win! Regards, John.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/29/2017 5:30:00 AM

Thanks so much John:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 7/29/2017 4:08:00 AM

Congrats on a fine win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 7/29/2017 4:09:00 AM

Thanks Jospeh:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/28/2017 2:26:00 PM

Hi Jan, What a good take on the contest theme. I found this write to be very encouraging. Great personification.Thanks for sharing. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 2:56:00 PM

Thanks so much Alexis :-) hugs jan x

Eric Boddie

Date: 7/28/2017 1:45:00 PM

Beautifully personified about the things we should never hide like Love, respect and pride because they all coincide with the moment when Life and happiness collide leaving all negativity denied....my dear jan, your pen has such an amazing stride....;)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 2:13:00 PM

aww thanks Eric as ever a beautiful poetic response from you:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 7/28/2017 12:47:00 PM

Love this personification! Good luck in the contest, Jan. I was too slow and didn't manage to write mine... such a neat topic.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 12:52:00 PM

I started mine last week and hit a block so hurried to finish it and grabbed the last space in the contest:-) I need to get my poems written quicker in future and not leave it to the last second. I'm sure you would have written a lovely poem Agnes:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/28/2017 12:19:00 PM

- I find this touching, Jan - I think of how many lives a lighthouse has saved ... through many years - A wonderful poem, I hope it's a winning poem - Good luck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 12:50:00 PM

Oh so true Anne Lise and there are no lighthouse keepers now its all controlled by modern technology:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/28/2017 12:45:00 PM

Most lights along the Norwegian coast are turned off - I mean to have heard there is only one that lights today - they are not used today ... technology and data controls our world both at sea and on land :)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 12:23:00 PM

My hubby has a book on lighthouses on our little island - its a fascinating subject and we are so lucky to have them guiding ships away from danger in our seas:-) hugs jan xx

Niall Fulham

Date: 7/28/2017 10:56:00 AM

Hi Jan , beautiful described , good luck in the contest :)))))hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 10:59:00 AM

Cheers Superman:-) hugs Jan xx

Barry Stebbings

Date: 7/28/2017 10:50:00 AM

Nicely done, Jan. I like the use of first person, great for this one. Good luck in the Contest. // Barry

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 10:56:00 AM

Thanks Barry I enjoyed the challenge and sneaked the final space in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

White Wolf

Date: 7/28/2017 8:26:00 AM

The rhyming was so smooth Jan that I just got lost in the poem itself! But not at sea! Really well done

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 8:38:00 AM

Thanks so much White Wolf:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 7/28/2017 7:41:00 AM

A remarkable poem Jan. Such great imagery. We need to find that light through our storms

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 8:10:00 AM

Yes Tim, its a simple poem but I agree it does apply to life in general too:-) hugs jan xx

Ralph Sergi

Date: 7/28/2017 7:30:00 AM

A Lighthouse emotes! Beatifully done Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 7:31:00 AM

Thanks Ralph I hope you are keeping well my friend:-) hugs jan xx

John Michaels

Date: 7/28/2017 6:58:00 AM

I like the first-person approach of this one ... putting yourself in the "shoes" of the lighthouse is a very interesting way to go. Great imagery, too! Best of luck in the contest. Regards, John.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 7:02:00 AM

Thanks John for the lovely comment:-) :-) hugs jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/28/2017 6:30:00 AM

Jan , this is excellent!! I love how you wrote this . Good luck in the contest. :)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 6:35:00 AM

Thanks Heidi:-) hugs Jan xx

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/28/2017 6:16:00 AM

Yes, the is a magnificent write my friend Jan! You have astounded me by your incredible skill of writing this illustrious piece! I loved the lines, "My guiding light will always blink/Protecting brave sailors on their journey/I will not let their vessel[s] sink" What a glorious poem! I really enjoyed reading this awesome write this morning! Good luck in the contest! Great Work!!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/28/2017 6:19:00 AM

You are too kind my friend but thank you for your lovely comment:-) I write simple lines that are easy to understand:-) I am just happy to be creative and sharing my thoughts:-) hugs Jan xx