Jan Allison Poet Quatrain

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 July 21, 2017 at 7:00 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 April 16, 2016 at 7:46 AM Lovely write Jan, sorry I haven't visited for a while. I haven't been reading or writing much lately. Jan Allison April 16, 2016 at 8:46 AM Many thanks James - thought I'd not seen you for a while - welcome back:-)hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath April 15, 2016 at 11:51 AM One of my favorite too my lovely friend, bl Jan Allison April 15, 2016 at 11:55 AM Oh thanks so much BL:-) hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath April 15, 2016 at 11:11 AM Really excellent poem it's i have read from you. Congrats on your beautiful my lovely friend. Loved always, bl Jan Allison April 15, 2016 at 11:22 AM Many thanks as ever BL:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May April 14, 2016 at 10:31 PM Congrats on a great win Jan Jan Allison April 15, 2016 at 1:30 AM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner April 14, 2016 at 7:09 PM Back to congratulate you Jan on your top placement in the contest. Peace nice lady:) Jan Allison April 15, 2016 at 1:29 AM Thanks Daniel:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight April 14, 2016 at 6:19 PM Jan, congratulations on your First Place win in 'the sentinel contest'. Beautifully done! Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison April 14, 2016 at 6:20 PM Thanks so much Sandra:-) hugs jan xx

Brian Davey April 14, 2016 at 6:06 PM Congrats Jan on your win in this contest! I like how you put the lighthouse in first person form Jan Allison April 14, 2016 at 6:09 PM Oh Thanks for letting me know Brian I am delighted Eve liked my poem:-) hugs jan xx

Bl Devnath April 9, 2016 at 5:07 PM Beautiful poem in contest my lovely friend. Good luck. Loved always, bl Jan Allison April 9, 2016 at 5:13 PM Thanks so much BL I found the image really inspirational:-) hugs jan xx

Sneha Rv April 9, 2016 at 6:53 AM How amazing.. Your words are always so wonderful!! All the best in the contest!! :) :) Jan Allison April 9, 2016 at 10:06 AM Thanks so much my friend :-) I do hope you will be entering Eve's contest:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich April 8, 2016 at 6:53 PM You did a great write for this contest. Oh my I have to get busy. This one is gonna fill fast!! Jan Allison April 8, 2016 at 11:26 PM I'm not sure if I got it right for Eve - just hope she likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich April 8, 2016 at 6:52 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 April 8, 2016 at 11:25 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 April 7, 2016 at 9:48 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 April 7, 2016 at 9:58 AM Thanks Paul I do hope Eve likes it:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud April 7, 2016 at 1:30 AM what a stunning, languid work from you, jan!... much enjoyed with huggs Jan Allison April 7, 2016 at 4:36 AM Thanks Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Meenakshi Raina April 6, 2016 at 7:19 PM Yes, I can feel the loneliness of lighthouse ....great job Jan...good luck! Jan Allison April 6, 2016 at 8:40 PM Thanks so much Meenakshi:-) hugs Jan xx

Sonia Walker April 6, 2016 at 6:57 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 April 6, 2016 at 7:00 PM :-) hugs jan xx

Sonia Walker April 6, 2016 at 6:55 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 April 6, 2016 at 6:57 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 April 6, 2016 at 6:30 PM I love the literal interpretation, Jan. Peace nice lady:) Jan Allison April 6, 2016 at 6:31 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 April 6, 2016 at 6:27 PM A bastion in the night Jan...wonderful poem Jan Allison April 6, 2016 at 6:28 PM Thanks Tim I do hope I am on the right track of what Eve was looking for:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray April 6, 2016 at 5:53 PM You are just like this for us sailors in Poetrysoup Jan. May your light forever shine. Jan Allison April 6, 2016 at 5:54 PM Aww Jean you are so kind and boost my spirits so much:-) thank you:-) hugs Jan xx