Jan Allison Poet Personification

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Poem inspired by the Lighthouse Picture drawn by Eve Roper

The Lighthouse

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 December 26, 2018 at 7:54 PM Back with congrats on your top win in the lighthouse contest, Jan! Best wishes, Gershon Jan Allison December 28, 2018 at 4:02 AM Thanks so much Gershon:-) hugs Jan x

Wren Rushing December 26, 2018 at 12:35 PM Congratulations Jan your win! Jan Allison December 28, 2018 at 4:01 AM Thanks Wren:-) hugs Jan x

Subimal Sinha-Roy December 26, 2018 at 9:54 AM Congrats on your podium win, Jan.A lovely poem. Jan Allison December 28, 2018 at 4:01 AM Thanks Subimal:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus December 26, 2018 at 7:38 AM A pleasure to be standing next to you at the top of the winners' list, Jan!! Congratulations! Hugs // paul Jan Allison December 28, 2018 at 4:00 AM I am delighted to be on the list with you Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour December 26, 2018 at 12:43 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 December 28, 2018 at 4:00 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 December 26, 2018 at 12:11 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 December 28, 2018 at 3:56 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 December 25, 2018 at 11:09 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 December 28, 2018 at 3:55 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 December 18, 2018 at 6:01 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 December 18, 2018 at 6:09 PM oh Bravo Matthew that is wonderful to hear of your success:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf December 17, 2018 at 9:25 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 December 18, 2018 at 6:08 PM Thanks GW:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. December 17, 2018 at 5:19 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 December 17, 2018 at 5:24 PM Thanks so much Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus December 17, 2018 at 4:23 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 December 17, 2018 at 4:24 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 December 17, 2018 at 3:40 PM Jan, beautiful, I love how you did your poem in personifications, wonderful for the contest, well done ~ Jan Allison December 17, 2018 at 3:43 PM I loved the picture prompt Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Smith December 17, 2018 at 8:29 AM Excellent personification Jan, good luck in the contest. :) Jan Allison December 17, 2018 at 3:42 PM Thanks Gary:-) hugs Jan xx

Bobby May December 17, 2018 at 7:25 AM WOW! Both you and Eve have skills!! Jan Allison December 17, 2018 at 8:11 AM Eve has an awesome talent I just write and hope folk like it Bobby:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger December 17, 2018 at 3:45 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 December 17, 2018 at 5:46 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 December 16, 2018 at 10:12 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 December 17, 2018 at 5:45 AM Thanks Carolyn I could have classified it as rhyme but preferred to use the personification form:-) hugs Jan xx

Bobby May December 16, 2018 at 9:23 PM That's beautiful Jan! Jan Allison December 17, 2018 at 5:44 AM Thanks Bobby:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta December 16, 2018 at 8:07 PM You neglected the mermaids, sirens et al, so I included them, but your is a winner! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison December 17, 2018 at 5:44 AM Thanks Rico:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane December 16, 2018 at 7:33 PM Great personification, Jan. Jan Allison December 17, 2018 at 5:43 AM Thanks Lin:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso December 16, 2018 at 5:48 PM A very beautiful poem, and I love the drawing by Eve, she is so very talented! Jan Allison December 16, 2018 at 5:56 PM Thanks Art, Eve sent me a copy of the pic and I suggested she made it into a contest. she has an incredible talent:-) hugs jan xx