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Tattered Sails

Tourists come to take pictures our lights no longer shine foghorns no longer blare yet we stand stark white against angry skies memories flashing over distant waters tattered sailors drifting through history’s shoals. ©12/16/2018 contest – Lighthouse Poetry Contest sponsor – Eve Roper

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Date: 12/17/2018 1:18:00 PM
nostalgia abounds for old lighthouses, john... lovely imagey!..huggs
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John Lawless
Date: 12/21/2018 9:43:00 AM
There are quite a few along the New England coast, many maintained for nostalgia's sake. Thanks for stopping by Nette

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