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painting by Lin Lane

on rocky coastlines stand historic lighthouses beacons of safety protectors of ships their lights shine far out to sea upon granite shores keeping watch each night sentinels stand on duty making safe the way

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Deb M

Date: 4/23/2024 5:34:00 AM

You totally amaze me lovely Lin Lane with your artistic ability! Beautiful words and beautiful painting….just so clever my friend!! Debx

Lin Lane
Date: 4/23/2024 6:18:00 AM

Hi, Deb. Thank you very much and where have you been?

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/21/2024 5:27:00 PM

Gorgeous painting-poem combo, Lin. You are quite the talent!! Bravo! :) Gershon

Lin Lane
Date: 4/22/2024 12:44:00 PM

Hi, GW and thank you for the kudos on both poem and painting. Appreciated your time and thoughts.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/21/2024 4:00:00 AM

Loved the poem and you know for sure loved the painting!

Lin Lane
Date: 4/21/2024 4:46:00 AM

I know you have a great love of paintings so I appreciate your comments about my dabbles with a brush and pen. Merci.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/20/2024 4:17:00 AM

Lin, love lighthouses and your set of senryu's. You captured the essence of their purpose and magnitude. The painting is wonderful too! -hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 4/20/2024 5:18:00 PM

Thanks for your kind thoughts, Tania. It's an old painting and the right side of it was ruined in Hurricane Katrina, but I couldn't bring myself to trash it.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/19/2024 5:47:00 PM

Dear Lin, your poem beautifully captures the timeless allure of lighthouses standing steadfast against the elements. Each line is filled with the solemn duty of these beacons, guardians of sailors navigating treacherous waters. As I read, I couldn't help but feel a sense of reverence for their enduring presence, standing as symbols of hope and safety. Thank you for showing us of the silent strength and perseverance embodied by these majestic structures.- Blessings, Daniel

Lin Lane
Date: 4/20/2024 3:30:00 AM

I've painted several that are real, but I'd love to visit them along the east coast someday. Thanks for you usual insightful and complimentary remarks, Daniel.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/19/2024 3:48:00 PM

enjoyed the imagery of a lighthouse as a sentinel. Your poem brought to mind the historical lighthouses I saw a few years ago while vacationing in Cape Cod. They did stand like sentinels guarding the shores. A lovely Senyru. Plus I liked the painting you used to illustrate your poem. What a lovely book that would be--one that included your poems with your paintings as illustrations. I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara

Lin Lane
Date: 4/20/2024 3:29:00 AM

A book of paintings with poems written specifically for them... thank you for thinking it would be appealing. I'd have to get busy painting lots more canvases. LOL Seriously, Sara... you're too kind with your thoughts. Hugs, sweet friend.

Jay Narain

Date: 4/19/2024 9:48:00 AM

"I enjoyed reading your lovely poem on lighthouse... Enjoy your day!!

Lin Lane
Date: 4/20/2024 3:27:00 AM

Thanks so much, Jay.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/19/2024 8:32:00 AM

They've saved many lives over the years Lin, once they were manned but now many are automated, progress I suppose. Your artwork is amazing. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 4/20/2024 3:26:00 AM

Thank you very much, Tom.