Lin Lane Poet Couplet

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 February 24, 2017 at 8:35 PM How beautiful Lin.

Joanna Daniel February 9, 2017 at 3:36 AM Miss you here, Lin:) hope you are well:)

Charlie Smith February 4, 2017 at 7:42 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 December 29, 2016 at 8:09 AM Hi Lin, hope you are doing well:) wishing you and your family a blessed new year ahead:) Lin Lane December 30, 2016 at 5:37 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 December 21, 2016 at 7:31 AM Tragic indeed:( usually lighthouses are associated with hope, but this is well written:) I love the personification used:) Lin Lane December 21, 2016 at 9:28 AM Thank you, Jo. Your comments are always so encouraging.

Poet Destroyer A December 20, 2016 at 11:47 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 December 21, 2016 at 9:26 AM Thanks, PD. I don't visit often and post here even less but it's nice to see you.

Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 2:21 PM Pretty sad poem. Lin. Wonderfully written but very sad. Lin Lane December 19, 2016 at 6:58 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 December 19, 2016 at 12:10 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 December 19, 2016 at 6:57 PM Thanks a lot, Chris. Your comments are always a pleasure to read.

Winged Warrior December 19, 2016 at 11:16 AM Hi, Lin...you'll always be afloat with me...great write my friend although tragic...god bless...^WW^ Winged Warrior December 23, 2016 at 12:25 AM Merry Christmas! & Happy Holidays! Lin...god bless...^WW^ Lin Lane December 19, 2016 at 6:56 PM Thanks and hugs, my Warrior friend. Nice to see you. Not to worry, I was rescued. ;-)