Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

Sentry of the Sea

it's been two hundred years that I have stood here
Casting my silent signal on the sea
Warning those that venture near my coastline
Protecting those that place their trust in me

On this rocky crest I am the master
The crashing surf bowing at my feet
My eye guides the fate of weary sailors
Anxious for their voyage to complete

Weigh your anchor safe within my bosom
In your hold your cargo snugly stow
You have survived the perils of the voyage
I salute you with my lanterns glow
 
It is I, the sentry of the harbor
Fending off whatever nature hath
Believe in me and I will be your savior
Shielding you from Poseidon's wrath

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John Castro November 29, 2011 at 3:34 PM what is a lighthouse? lol nice :) heads up 7 up Bob Quigley November 29, 2011 at 5:10 PM It's one of them tall thingys with a light on top John.

Carol Sunshine Brown November 28, 2011 at 10:31 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's "You Pick Again" contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley November 28, 2011 at 12:32 PM Thank you Carol

Kash Poet November 28, 2011 at 12:47 AM Congratulations Bob on your win.Nice write here. Bob Quigley November 28, 2011 at 12:33 PM Appreciate it Kash

Anoucheka Gangabissoon November 27, 2011 at 11:27 AM I enjoyed reading , Bob, wonderful!1 :) congrats on your win, Anoucheka Bob Quigley November 27, 2011 at 1:16 PM Thanks very much

Joyce Johnson November 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM I was sure this would be a winner. Congratulations Bob. Love, Joyce Bob Quigley November 27, 2011 at 1:16 PM Thank you Joyce

Lisa Cooper November 23, 2011 at 2:47 PM great pen brings the reader right to the magical shores....:) Bob Quigley November 23, 2011 at 9:49 PM Thank you Lisa

Jack Horne November 23, 2011 at 2:35 PM I love lighthouses and I love this poem. Many congrats on your wins too, my friend : ) Bob Quigley November 23, 2011 at 9:52 PM I love them too Jack. Several around here. Thanks for stopping by.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 23, 2011 at 12:52 PM Lovely Bob, just lovely. happy Thanksgiving x Bob Quigley November 23, 2011 at 2:22 PM Thank you Mandy and the same to you

Joyce Johnson November 23, 2011 at 10:01 AM Beautiful writing Bob with heart and meat in it. I can say the same about your writing as you have said about mine. I do not have to wonder what you are talking about. I always enjoy. Have a lovely Thanksgiving. And think about what Gwen has said. Put it in the PS contest. Love, Joyce Bob Quigley November 23, 2011 at 12:20 PM Thank you for the kind words and encouragement Joyce. Will definitely consider it. Happy Thanksgiving

Gwendolen Song November 22, 2011 at 4:50 PM This should be entered in the next BIG PS Contest..this is amongst your best writes ever. I love all the images of this Guardian Lightouse..the image of a Savior with glowing lantern just moves me deeply...I bet you didn't mean to write a spiritual write but it came across as such to me...the perils of life are experienced out on Poseidon's waters...you bring them safely home. Whoa...., just raw talent! Love it..printing it for my personal notebook.Luv, Gwendolen Bob Quigley November 22, 2011 at 5:13 PM Wow. I could get a big head from this. I am glad it had such meaning for you. Thank you very much. I am honored.

Andrea Dietrich November 22, 2011 at 12:22 AM This is really nice, Bob.Love it! Bob Quigley November 22, 2011 at 8:28 AM Thanks Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire November 21, 2011 at 12:02 PM As a former boat owner, I can relate to the comfort sailors sense when they see the lighthouse, Bob. Also love the way you gave life to the lighthouse, allowing it to guide and shield seafarers from "Poseidon's wrath." A lighthouse was a life saver for me once. Outstanding poem! Going to my favorites. Love and blessings for a happy Thanksgiving, Carolyn Bob Quigley November 21, 2011 at 12:21 PM Thank you Carolyn. Comments like yours make it worth it. Happy Thanksgiving to you also.