Love At the Lighthouse

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We'll meet at sunset, says my lovely Marcellina,
     cuddling up to me so soft and warm.
When the glowing sun sets and paints the sky
     with all the shades of vermilion hues.

As dusk descends on the carmine horizon 
I betake myself to the lighthouse.
It is so pleasant tryst for me since I love to watch the beacon
as its flashes all the time, but especially during some stormy night,
      where Stygian gloom blocks out the stars
      and pitch darkness becomes tangible. 
Oh how secure and safe and warm I feel.
For look, the sun fades fast, as dusk grows intensely into obscure pitch,
     take the winding path along the shore 
     as the moon rises in the crepuscule of day,
     throwing obscure shadows behind me.

An owl wisely remains silent while gulls utter occasional squawks.
A breeze wafts, spreading the scent of jasmines. 
     The warm of love is all around.
     So to the lighthouse I softly wend, 
     attracted by its palpitating flash.
My heart is beating fast in anticipation
and know that Marcellina will be waiting there 
beneath the Norway maple that adorns
the garden of the Italian guardian of the lighthouse. 

We hug and kiss and murmur sweet nothings, 
in harmony to the flashes that emanate
from the rotating top of the lighthouse. 
     So that even if the night is inky dark,
     we know our love is lit with life saving light.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 2/26/2021 10:13:00 PM
Beautiful poem with the feel of romance and great imagery.
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Date: 2/24/2021 4:54:00 PM
Your poem employs such beautiful expressions and imagery and charming romantic scenes. Marvelous! :)
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Date: 2/24/2021 6:51:00 AM
Love is life sustaining, life saving and poetry igniting! Darkness ever will remain behind in the presence of Love Lights! A poem of beauty, Victor and so much pleased to read! My deepest regards and blessings.
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Date: 2/24/2021 7:16:00 AM
I miss your eloquent poetry, Besma. Thank you for reading my poor poem. I look forward to your next poem. Thanks for reading.
Date: 2/23/2021 4:20:00 PM
A lovely romantic free verse poem Victor, it’s beautiful scenery you describe on the walk to the lighthouse ~~ Belle
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Date: 2/23/2021 4:14:00 PM
Sounds delightful. Great descriptions.
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Date: 2/23/2021 2:34:00 PM
Beaautifully described and so romantic. I can see th lighthouse by the beach and hear the waves. Nicely done. God Bless, JB
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Date: 2/23/2021 11:02:00 AM
- I can feel the scent of jasmines in this romantic poem, Victor - Love shines in the windows of the lighthouse :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/23/2021 9:33:00 AM
How beautifully romantic Victor for I can think of no better place to be than in a lighthouse by the sea... with kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Date: 2/23/2021 3:13:00 AM
This is so romantic...Victor.. Loved the last line...God bless...~ Ani..
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Date: 2/23/2021 3:02:00 AM
Great imagery Victor. How beautifully you described it all. I especially loved the last couplet. Have a great day ahead. Take care, Rama
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Date: 2/22/2021 10:21:00 PM
Very romantic, Victor :)
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Date: 2/22/2021 9:01:00 PM
A lovely romantic setting, dear poet!
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Date: 2/22/2021 3:02:00 PM
Love this romantic poem, my friend. What a charming name for the female in it - Marcellina.
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Date: 2/22/2021 12:31:00 PM
WoW! Victor, I love sunsets and lighthouses. I enjoyed your well-written poem. I found it to be beautiful and very romantic. Well done. I enjoyed the read. Have a wonderful day, my friend:-) Alexis
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Date: 2/22/2021 7:16:00 AM
Ahhh!! Passionate and romantic. I am sure your love(if not imaginary) will enjoy reading this one. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Date: 2/22/2021 5:03:00 AM
Love at sunset is always a beautiful thing. Enjoyed the journey with you to the lighthouse from start to finish-- with all its visual delight. Excellent write, as always, Victor.
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Date: 2/22/2021 4:56:00 AM
Very romantic verse and a beautiful setting Victor. Tom
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