Silent Sentinal

How many ship wrecks have you seen
off our Irish shores?
How many fishermen sank to the bottom,
After pulling hard on oars?

When fierce tempests gather,
you send out your beam.
Hoping to guide them to safety,
so you need not hear them scream.

Steadfast you stand strong
against the mighty waves.
Unmanned now, you're on your own .
So many lives you've saved.

On silent nights we view you,
with our feet firmly on land.
Reassured you are keeping watch,
on that poor loansome boatman.


11/04/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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April 26, 2016 at 12:55 AM
Great win Jean... Linda
Murray Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 5:08 AM
Thank you Linda.
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April 14, 2016 at 7:51 PM
Congratulations Jean on your win in the Sentinel contest. I love your interpretation. Peace my friend:)
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April 15, 2016 at 12:59 AM
You too Daniel. I seem to be on a winning streak.
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April 11, 2016 at 8:24 AM
Dear Jean, I loved ur poem. A perfect 7 for u. U are a brilliant poet.Keep writing.........with love.
Murray Avatar
April 11, 2016 at 12:43 PM
To keep going, every so often we need wonderful praise such as this. Thank you Manmath!
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