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Looking Out Far and Near

Here I am on the coastline
looking out far and near
seeking out those that be lost
bringing my message loud and clear

I am high, strong and mature
able to hold myself against all foe
having experience from all my years
telling others what they need to know

So much of history in my bricks
if it had eyes much it would tell
only eternity will tell its results
my light takes many out of their shell

Young and old have come my way
so I've pointed them to what's true
my foundation built on solid ground
like a rock unmovable like glue

This light so shines far into distance
so those in darkness will clearly see
for God's love deep as the ocean
so pleased I help souls to be free

(I am pretending I am a lighthouse and penning a new poetic tale about myself in the first person.)

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Ann Gilmour Date: 7/7/2020 3:36:00 AM I love your Personification Gordon so full of imagery as it took me on a journey. Beautifully written my friend and I enjoyed it very much, thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 7/7/2020 4:12:00 AM So glad you loved this one Ann, it was an interesting one to do as a bit different type for me. Hope all well with you down in the South keeping safe and well, we are ok here. Blessings always,Gordon xx

John Watt Date: 6/27/2020 11:04:00 PM Gordon, I enjoyed your lighthouse personification, nice rhyme and flow. I especially liked the last stanza with, "for God's love deep as the ocean". Blessings, my friend ~ John Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 6/28/2020 2:30:00 AM John, Glad you enjoyed my piece and trust this finds you well. Its rather wet this morning over here and looks to be on for rest of the day. Take care, Blessings, Gordon

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/27/2020 11:54:00 AM This is so beautiful, Gordon! I love the personification that gives light to your shining faith...a perfect metaphor. I a keeping this beauty in my faves. I hope you are having a great Saturday. Blessings, Rhonda Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 6/27/2020 1:12:00 PM So glad you loved this one Rhonda, you're so encouraging that you're keeping it in your favourites. Today has been quietish day being humid with the odd shower, we did some shops in morning and watch movie in the afternoon. Now having a quiet evening, hope you're having a lovely day, Blessings always,Gordon

Heidi Sands Date: 6/27/2020 11:06:00 AM I love this poem. I enjoyed it very much Gordon :) Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 6/27/2020 1:08:00 PM Hi Heidi, Glad you loved this one and really enjoyed it too.Hope all is well with you today. Blessings always,Gordon

Lindsay Laurie Date: 6/25/2020 1:44:00 AM G'day Gordon … a great poem on the personification of a lighthouse. It's hard to imagine how many lives were saved by these magnificent sentinels - thank you Gordon - Lindsay Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 6/25/2020 2:31:00 AM Hi Lindsay, Glad you enjoyed it and so true how effective they've been over the years. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/24/2020 4:39:00 PM His light is there for all to see, all we have to do is steer towards it. Hope you're enjoying the hot spell Gordon. Tom Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 6/25/2020 2:29:00 AM Hi Tom, Glad you enjoyed it, yes it's been good but thunderstorms coming up here today. Blessings, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 6/24/2020 11:41:00 AM Your last verse Gordon shines like a beacon in the dark as does your faith - the lost will surely find their way to you! Great write Grdon, Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 6/24/2020 12:29:00 PM Hi Jennifer, Glad you liked it especially the final stanza, hope you're well, Blessings always,Gordon

Mahtab Bangalee Date: 6/24/2020 5:25:00 AM Young and old have come my way so I've pointed them to what's true..........beautiful poem is shared ......it's interesting and wise to find out the inner self Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 6/24/2020 7:18:00 AM Thanks Mahtab, Glad you enjoyed it and found it beautifu!, Blessings,Gordon