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Lonely Lighthouse - the Sentinel

I’m a lonely lighthouse battered by the sea Standing all alone steadfast and strong Keeping guard for souls in difficulty Maintaining my watch all day long Waves exploding but I’m standing firm Salty spray splashes over me A soldier of the sea I confirm I ‘m committed to my duty Storm or tempest I will never fear Tsunami or swirling hurricane Shining my light so you know I’m here For sailors, I will always remain Contest The Sentinel Sponsored by Eve Roper 04~06~16

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Eve Roper

Date: 7/21/2017 7:00:00 PM

A lighthouse would surely have a lonely life.. never to have company, but waiting to save all those that never come to visit.. Love the write. ~*

James Inman

Date: 4/16/2016 7:46:00 AM

Lovely write Jan, sorry I haven't visited for a while. I haven't been reading or writing much lately.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/16/2016 8:46:00 AM

Many thanks James - thought I'd not seen you for a while - welcome back:-)hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath

Date: 4/15/2016 11:51:00 AM

One of my favorite too my lovely friend, bl

Jan Allison
Date: 4/15/2016 11:55:00 AM

Oh thanks so much BL:-) hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath

Date: 4/15/2016 11:11:00 AM

Really excellent poem it's i have read from you. Congrats on your beautiful my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

Jan Allison
Date: 4/15/2016 11:22:00 AM

Many thanks as ever BL:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 4/14/2016 10:31:00 PM

Congrats on a great win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 4/15/2016 1:30:00 AM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/14/2016 7:09:00 PM

Back to congratulate you Jan on your top placement in the contest. Peace nice lady:)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/15/2016 1:29:00 AM

Thanks Daniel:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/14/2016 6:19:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your First Place win in 'the sentinel contest'. Beautifully done! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 4/14/2016 6:20:00 PM

Thanks so much Sandra:-) hugs jan xx

Brian Davey

Date: 4/14/2016 6:06:00 PM

Congrats Jan on your win in this contest! I like how you put the lighthouse in first person form

Jan Allison
Date: 4/14/2016 6:09:00 PM

Oh Thanks for letting me know Brian I am delighted Eve liked my poem:-) hugs jan xx

Bl Devnath

Date: 4/9/2016 5:07:00 PM

Beautiful poem in contest my lovely friend. Good luck. Loved always, bl

Jan Allison
Date: 4/9/2016 5:13:00 PM

Thanks so much BL I found the image really inspirational:-) hugs jan xx

Sneha Rv

Date: 4/9/2016 6:53:00 AM

How amazing.. Your words are always so wonderful!! All the best in the contest!! :) :)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/9/2016 10:06:00 AM

Thanks so much my friend :-) I do hope you will be entering Eve's contest:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/8/2016 6:53:00 PM

You did a great write for this contest. Oh my I have to get busy. This one is gonna fill fast!!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2016 11:26:00 PM

I'm not sure if I got it right for Eve - just hope she likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/8/2016 6:52:00 PM

OMG, Jan, I Just counted our number of limericks that we both have written. I have been here at least two or three years longer than you, and I only have a few more than you do. We are both around 120!! I have many that are story limericks. Do you? So it's lots of limericks together. I see your growth with them too. Your meter is more spot on these days. Let me see this poem of yours now.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2016 11:25:00 PM

Thanks so much for the vote of confidence I will have to edit the first ones I wrote to try and get the meter sweeter for the book - will be asking your advice!!!:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 4/7/2016 9:48:00 AM

This is very well written and expressed, Jan...a lonely, yet courageous sentinel. I am sure this would be what the sponsor expects. gl and hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2016 9:58:00 AM

Thanks Paul I do hope Eve likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/7/2016 1:30:00 AM

what a stunning, languid work from you, jan!... much enjoyed with huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2016 4:36:00 AM

Thanks Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Meenakshi Raina

Date: 4/6/2016 7:19:00 PM

Yes, I can feel the loneliness of lighthouse ....great job Jan...good luck!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2016 8:40:00 PM

Thanks so much Meenakshi:-) hugs Jan xx

Sonia Walker

Date: 4/6/2016 6:57:00 PM

Jan, a beacon of hope facing the swirling seas. I am fascinated with the lore of lighthouses. They are a fascinating study. Your poem adds to this adventure. ~ Sonia

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2016 7:00:00 PM

:-) hugs jan xx

Sonia Walker

Date: 4/6/2016 6:55:00 PM

Jan, a beacon of hope facing the swirling seas. I am fascinated with the lore of lighthouses. They are a fascinating study. Your poem adds to this adventure. ~ Sonia

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2016 6:57:00 PM

Thanks Sonia my hubby was given a book on lighthouses I must get round to reading it one day :-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/6/2016 6:30:00 PM

I love the literal interpretation, Jan. Peace nice lady:)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2016 6:31:00 PM

Thanks Daniel -I'm not sure if it is what Eve is looking for but I have to go with my muse:-) hugs jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 4/6/2016 6:27:00 PM

A bastion in the night Jan...wonderful poem

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2016 6:28:00 PM

Thanks Tim I do hope I am on the right track of what Eve was looking for:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 4/6/2016 5:53:00 PM

You are just like this for us sailors in Poetrysoup Jan. May your light forever shine.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2016 5:54:00 PM

Aww Jean you are so kind and boost my spirits so much:-) thank you:-) hugs Jan xx