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The Lighthouse

nightfall on ocean
     sea of black and indigo
             ... protective beam shines




sentry on cliff's edge
      with light of warmth and comfort
               ... lighthouse guides us home

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Robert Pettit

February 4, 2012 at 4:30 PM

We have lighthouses here on the East Coast facing the Atlantic Ocean as well. There is a famous one just a little to the northeast of my location in Barnegat, NJ.

Carolyn Devonshire

September 12, 2011 at 12:54 AM

Really like the comparison of the lighthouse to a sentry, Francine. Lost in a storm one time, a lighthouse helped me find my way to shore. Indeed, it is an omen of comfort on the dark sea. Best wishes in the contest, dear. Love, Carolyn