Sentinels of the Sea

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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.

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.