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The Night I Drowned

He, the lighthouse beacon keeping harm at bay I, the wind tossed ship in a violent storm near the quay Lightning flashed, his strobe dimmed On jagged rocks I ran aground Flotsam floating from the wreckage the tragic night I drowned

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James Inman

Date: 2/24/2017 8:35:00 PM

How beautiful Lin.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 2/9/2017 3:36:00 AM

Miss you here, Lin:) hope you are well:)

Charlie Smith

Date: 2/4/2017 7:42:00 AM

I just came back to visit in hopes that you were at work again and found this little gem. I miss you, best wishes and love to you dear friend...

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/29/2016 8:09:00 AM

Hi Lin, hope you are doing well:) wishing you and your family a blessed new year ahead:)

Lin Lane
Date: 12/30/2016 5:37:00 PM

Thank you, my sweet and caring friend. I wish you and yours the same... health and happiness in God's gentle care.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/21/2016 7:31:00 AM

Tragic indeed:( usually lighthouses are associated with hope, but this is well written:) I love the personification used:)

Lin Lane
Date: 12/21/2016 9:28:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. Your comments are always so encouraging.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/20/2016 11:47:00 AM

Lin, Nice to come back and see you are posting again. That's a tremendous treat. ---- WOW, that must have been some Lighthouse. I see why the light drew you in. Excellent and straight into the arms.... Love LINDA

Lin Lane
Date: 12/21/2016 9:26:00 AM

Thanks, PD. I don't visit often and post here even less but it's nice to see you.

Daniel Turner

Date: 12/19/2016 2:21:00 PM

Pretty sad poem. Lin. Wonderfully written but very sad.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/19/2016 6:58:00 PM

Hi, Danny. I made it to safety and all is well with me. I hope you are happy and healthy..hugs to ya!

Chris Green

Date: 12/19/2016 12:10:00 PM

This was sadly beautiful Lin. I love the analogy of the lighthouse and the ship. Such a sad ending though incredibly moving and heartfelt.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/19/2016 6:57:00 PM

Thanks a lot, Chris. Your comments are always a pleasure to read.

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/19/2016 11:16:00 AM

Hi, Lin...you'll always be afloat with me...great write my friend although tragic...god bless...^WW^

Winged Warrior
Date: 12/23/2016 12:25:00 AM

Merry Christmas! & Happy Holidays! Lin...god bless...^WW^

Lin Lane
Date: 12/19/2016 6:56:00 PM

Thanks and hugs, my Warrior friend. Nice to see you. Not to worry, I was rescued. ;-)