Standing Tall

In my prime, I stood tall. 
A beacon to every call
be it from big or small
I showed the light to all.

Out of date I stand
amidst this very sand,
No longer am I manned
Yet in every selfie I am Grand.

Poets write about my past beauty
Glad I did my job when on my duty. 




24-Dec-2018
Lighthouse Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Eve Roper
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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