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True love never dies.

The lighthouse stands atop the hill, A warning for all sailors, That here be shallow waters, Reefs and widow makers. She stands there in all weather, To shine her beacon bright. Through wind and rain and dark of night, She's there to shine her light. Some say the lighthouse came to be, Because of an old story, About a sailor coming home, Braving some storm's fury. His ship went down somewhere 'round here. the sailor lost his life, And now whenever there's a storm, You'll see the sailor's wife, Standing high atop the hill, A lantern in her hand, And if you look along the shore, sometimes you'll see a man. He comes out of the water, To climb the windswept hill, Where she stands with lantern light, Waiting for him still.

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Date: 10/25/2019 4:49:00 PM
A lovely piece Judy, has nice rhyme and flow with good imagery too. Blessings,Gordon
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/25/2019 11:12:00 PM
Thank you so much Gordon. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/24/2019 9:38:00 PM
Thank you for the education, Judy! It feels as if I'm supposed to know all this about lighthouses, but I didn't know any of it -- until I read this great poem. Thank you again so much! Warm wishes, Gershon
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/25/2019 9:56:00 AM
Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/24/2019 7:06:00 PM
Nicely done! Climbing up to a lighthouse - especially at night - is risky business, so she may have long wait! Aloha! Rico
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/24/2019 8:09:00 PM
Thank you so much Rico. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/24/2019 6:04:00 PM
This is a great poem. I like to see lighthouses. Beautifully written to show how love lives on. :)
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/24/2019 8:05:00 PM
Thank you so much Heidi. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/24/2019 5:27:00 PM
I haven't seen any lighthouses up close at least.. mainly in photos. Love your poem, though - thoroughly beautiful words. God bless you always, Gina
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/24/2019 8:00:00 PM
Thank you so much Gina. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/24/2019 5:23:00 PM
So true..it never dies. I enjoyed your tribute to lighthouse, Judy..they are magical to many..and mystical too ..as your poem paints the love story.
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/24/2019 7:56:00 PM
Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB

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