Contest: Write sixteen beautiful lines, sponsored by Constance La France.
The lighthouse sits upon the desolate island shore Slowly dilapidating as its pieces fall to the ocean floor Seagulls and ospreys have made it their coastal home As it sits unsafe in a place most would never dare to roam Once it’s nighttime its prism lights are rumored to turn on Even though the original light bulbs are all broken and gone Sometimes the lights can be seen at the hotel across the bay Many guests have reported seeing it light up the open seaway There is a legend that the lighthouse is cursed and a haunted place Those who have ventured to visit have disappeared without a trace Many say that on quiet nights when the moon is full and bright A young widow can be seen pacing and crying in the lighthouse at night It is rumored that a young bride is waiting for the return of his ship That was lost at sea with its captain, who never returned from his trip There are nights when the wind may carry her sounds of despair The haunted lighthouse remains a mystery and many fear to go there
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