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Poem inspired by the Lighthouse Picture drawn by Eve Roper

I stand as a sentinel by day and night, winking my eye to provide sailors light. Huge waves hit my feet, yet I stay strong, and I will remain on duty all year long I love to feel the sea spray on my face, and try to make the ocean a safer place by warning the sailors of jagged rocks, and guide them safely to local docks. When fog blocks my view I sound my foghorn, it booms out so loudly and is there to warn the sailors of such tempestuous conditions guiding their ships to much safer positions The Lighthouse Contest Sponsored by Eve Roper 12/16/18

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/26/2018 7:54:00 PM

Back with congrats on your top win in the lighthouse contest, Jan! Best wishes, Gershon

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2018 4:02:00 AM

Thanks so much Gershon:-) hugs Jan x

Wren Rushing

Date: 12/26/2018 12:35:00 PM

Congratulations Jan your win!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2018 4:01:00 AM

Thanks Wren:-) hugs Jan x

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 12/26/2018 9:54:00 AM

Congrats on your podium win, Jan.A lovely poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2018 4:01:00 AM

Thanks Subimal:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 12/26/2018 7:38:00 AM

A pleasure to be standing next to you at the top of the winners' list, Jan!! Congratulations! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2018 4:00:00 AM

I am delighted to be on the list with you Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour

Date: 12/26/2018 12:43:00 AM

How did I miss this most evocative poem Jan? It is wonderful and I love that you have personified your poem. Many congrats on your first place win. Kindest thoughts Ann xx ps We have a most iconic lighthouse in Eastbourne at the foot of Beachy Head, how did I miss this competition?!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2018 4:00:00 AM

The contests can fill so quickly Ann! I've only ever seen the lighthouse at Beachy Head in pictures. Eastbourne is not a part of the Uk I've visited. Hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/26/2018 12:11:00 AM

I know I commented on this wonderful poem Jan. Your rhyme sets the tone with exquisite imagery! Congratulations on your First Placement Jan! Merry Christmas! : ) xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2018 3:56:00 AM

Thanks Connie, your comment means the world to me thanks so much for your continued support:-) I think many see me as just a humourist so I do surprise with a serious poem from time to time:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 12/25/2018 11:09:00 PM

Jan , a wonderful Personification verse you have written with great imagery and emotion I could feel. Thank you for entering my contest and congratulations on your first-place win. Wishing a very Merry Christmas to one and all. Hugs Eve ~`*

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2018 3:55:00 AM

Thanks so much Eve, your picture was so inspirational I am so glad you used it for the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Matthew Anish

Date: 12/18/2018 6:01:00 PM

I once sold a short article about lighthouse postcards. This is a fine tribute to the buildings which save lives! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Jan Allison
Date: 12/18/2018 6:09:00 PM

oh Bravo Matthew that is wonderful to hear of your success:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/17/2018 9:25:00 PM

Sturdy, steady, a beacon in the storm...Methinks you drank in a little Tom Cunningham elixir with this one. Nicely done personification! :) gw

Jan Allison
Date: 12/18/2018 6:08:00 PM

Thanks GW:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/17/2018 5:19:00 PM

Hi Jan, You penned a good poem for the contest theme. I enjoyed that you used "personification" to write this well written piece. I wish you the best of luck for the contest:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 12/17/2018 5:24:00 PM

Thanks so much Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 12/17/2018 4:23:00 PM

Very lovely, Jan. You have said it all, and left nothing for me to write about:) I don't think I've seen more than 2 lighthouses in Malta! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 12/17/2018 4:24:00 PM

We have some wonderful lighthouses over here Paul. I am sure you will write a lovely poem for Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 12/17/2018 3:40:00 PM

Jan, beautiful, I love how you did your poem in personifications, wonderful for the contest, well done ~

Jan Allison
Date: 12/17/2018 3:43:00 PM

I loved the picture prompt Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Smith

Date: 12/17/2018 8:29:00 AM

Excellent personification Jan, good luck in the contest. :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/17/2018 3:42:00 PM

Thanks Gary:-) hugs Jan xx

Bobby May

Date: 12/17/2018 7:25:00 AM

WOW! Both you and Eve have skills!!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/17/2018 8:11:00 AM

Eve has an awesome talent I just write and hope folk like it Bobby:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/17/2018 3:45:00 AM

Beautiful personification, and for the first time, someone pointed out that Eve Roper had drawn the lighthouse! I did not realize this before, which brings extra special happiness to the poem and the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/17/2018 5:46:00 AM

Eve is a most talented artist with her artwork and poetry and I had to credit the cute picture to her:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/16/2018 10:12:00 PM

Mariners would be lost without their lighthouses and I like the way you chose to personify one, giving it life and a voice of caution. Best wishes in the contest, Jan! Hugs, Carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 12/17/2018 5:45:00 AM

Thanks Carolyn I could have classified it as rhyme but preferred to use the personification form:-) hugs Jan xx

Bobby May

Date: 12/16/2018 9:23:00 PM

That's beautiful Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/17/2018 5:44:00 AM

Thanks Bobby:-) hugs Jan xx