Longstone Lighthouse

Billy Shiel runs boat trips
On sunny northern days
Towards the Longstone Lighthouse
A pinnacle of the waves
Past two hundred thousand sea birds
A rare sight to behold
Sometimes even a seal or two
Come close if feeling bold
But it's the lighthouse Billy loves the most
The edge of land and sea
If only he didn't have bills to pay
Longstone is where he wants to be
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kitchin Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Rachel, a wonderful poem and imagery.
Toney Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Excellent. Welcome to PoetrySoup, Rachel.
Tait Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Thanks Mark!
Kendrick Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 4:48 AM
I personally want to say congratulations to you for your work placing in my contest. It is good to see your name on the winners' list. Way to go. I could feel the emotion and desire in this one. Sara K.
Tait Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Thanks Sara! Wow I did not expect to be on the list at all! What great motivation to keep writing, thank you
Agustin Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Scragg Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Lovely. Nice tribute to this man while honouring the contest. Must be amazing when the seals come close. I call them "the dogs of the sea" because they are friendly and have round eyes that would melt the heart. :-D
Tait Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Thanks Natasha!
Scragg Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 10:45 AM
P.S. Just seen this is your first poem. Warm welcome to the poetry soup community! :-D
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