M. L. Kiser Poet Free verse

Sentinel of the Sea

Sentinel never sleeps;
resting upon water thrashed rocks,
this shining beacon of the sea.
Her watch, sees all,
Her stories sung in shanties,
by old salts;
She holds within the secrets, 
which ocean confides.
She is a lighthouse and 
she never betrays a trust.


12-17-18
“Lighthouse Poetry Contest”
Sponsor: Eve Roper

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Rhona Mcferran December 19, 2018 at 10:35 AM I had to FAV this before I even made it to the comment box... LOVE every single thing about this! Brilliant work!! ;) M. L. Kiser December 19, 2018 at 12:01 PM Oh thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

Gregory Richard Barden December 18, 2018 at 6:15 PM Oh, I love this ode to beacons, ML ... love the phrasing and rhythm, and you have brought much imagery and color forth with minimal text, an art form few can master as you have here ... superb, and I'm fav-ing! :-) M. L. Kiser December 19, 2018 at 10:18 AM Thank you so much.

Carolyn Devonshire December 17, 2018 at 9:34 PM No, the lighthouse is relied upon by many sailors and one in St. Marks, Florida probably saved me one night. I'm so glad to know people appreciate them, and not just for their history, but for the value they have in saving lives to this day. Excellent entry for the contest! Best wishes for a win. M. L. Kiser December 17, 2018 at 9:37 PM Thank you, I've always loved them, too; love drawing and painting them. They have that air of mystery that stimulates one's imagination.

Line Gauthier December 17, 2018 at 6:39 PM Beautiful, ML. Well done. M. L. Kiser December 17, 2018 at 7:29 PM Thanks glad you liked it.