Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

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Lighthouse Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: Sara Kendrick 

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The Lighthouse in Moonlight

My wife Marrianne insisted 
We’d go to the lighthouse.
We navigated the deadly rocks 
As the lighthouse flashed the danger around
Emitting intense beams of light every fifteen seconds.

The full moon shone bright and golden
Its rays flickered o'er the calm sea,
Silvery waves danced to and from the shore
Towards the beaming lighthouse,
Where dolphins danced in mirth yet all was calm.

From afar we heard 
The melodious soft music from a cruise liner.
Everywhere we felt great serenity
That we fell asleep, floating peacefully on the calm waves.
We could have had trouble from some volcanic rock,
But from the lighthouse, 
A Glastron boat sped towards our craft
And sailors towed us back to safety.
We thanked them profusely and offered a tot of rum.

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Valsa George July 15, 2026 at 8:43 PM Back to your beautiful poem with Congratulations on your great win.

M. L. Kiser July 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM This is a very relaxing poem, providing a lovely word visual in my mind. Thank you.

sara Etgen-Baker July 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM engaging story via your poetic words. nicely done, sir.

Zyrool Gifford July 8, 2026 at 7:36 AM Hello Victor, this was an enjoyable read. Beautifully written. Belated congratulations on your poem being a winner in the competition.

Mike Bayles July 7, 2026 at 8:43 AM Great story-telling, Victor. I like the line about dolphins dancing.

Sara Kendrick July 6, 2026 at 4:40 AM I personally want to say congratulations to you for your work placing in my contest. It is good to see your name on the winners' list. Way to go. I like the creative story told. Sara K. Victor Buhagiar July 6, 2026 at 5:51 AM My grateful thanks.

Beryl Edmonds July 5, 2026 at 2:53 PM Congratulations on your win in the Lighthouse poetry contest Victor. A delightful read… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith July 5, 2026 at 10:57 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/story again. I love your picture here. I can not believe how much work I have from being off Soup for 2 weeks. I needed an Ink Transfusion. Hahaha!!! Now back and ready to go Writing Away. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..........

Paula Goldsmith July 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM What a wonderful write/story you have here. Love this one. Great Ending but I do Not drink rum. Hahaha!!!  "Good Luck" I did, "What If The Old Lighthouse Could Speak, What Would It Say?"  Have a lovely day/weekend writing away............

Andrea Dietrich July 1, 2026 at 7:44 PM A fascinating fantasy write, Victor. Beautiful descriptions.

Karen Jones July 1, 2026 at 6:03 PM A timely rescue in beautiful surroundings for rum! Sign me up lol! Enjoyed reading you! Best wishes for the contest!

Heidi Sands July 1, 2026 at 3:21 PM Beautiful amd peaceful poem . Great rescue ending :)

Sotto Poet July 1, 2026 at 12:10 PM As I fall asleep, I can't help but think of the horrible ends that may happen in such peaceful environments. I'm glad yours went well. Great poem.

Evelyn Judy Buehler July 1, 2026 at 10:35 AM I am glad that the story of the wonderful day, ends pleasantly, as well. Nice to read about romance in a faraway place. Well done, Victor. :) Victor Buhagiar July 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM I await your excellent poems, my friend.

Valsa George July 1, 2026 at 6:42 AM Oh, that was a miraculous escape. I never knew, besides sending light, the keepers of light house have arrangements for rescue operations. Enjoyed reading about your adventurous trip with your beloved.

Kim Rodrigues July 1, 2026 at 5:57 AM Beautiful with a name like Marianne, dolphins dancing in mirth, and after the rescue the offer of a tot of rum.

Tom Cunningham July 1, 2026 at 4:10 AM Its easy to nod off with the rhythm of the waves and the peaceful setting, often scenes like that end in tragedy but glad yours had a happy ending. Tom

Jan Allison July 1, 2026 at 3:59 AM Victor I often think of you and your lovely wife Liliane and the time we met in Malta. So glad the tale had a happy ending! hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen July 1, 2026 at 12:34 AM - It could have ended much worse... glad it ended well, Victor - A great poem :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Paige Hind June 30, 2026 at 11:46 PM nice reminisces :)