Nette Onclaud Poet Ode

To a Lighthouse

Sentinel of water’s beauty and breadth,
grand messenger of danger
so statuesque around an ocean's expanse--
O beaming guardian of light
Moon and waves crest upon dark of eve,
it’s time for you to flame!

Circle on for voyager’s harborage
illuminate this ferocious brine;
In quiet comfort, in nightfall’s embrace
whisper of  vigilance... point out the shore 
as your noble wardship rules ,
when stardust pales away…
Till boats drift across the horizon
And tower bells hum a soothing lullaby--
Allowing men the cuddle of your grace.


 Lighthouse Contest of Eve Roper
12/23/2018

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L. J. Carber January 21, 2019 at 9:45 AM You and I, Nette, may be among the few who still practice the ode form-- and you wrote a beautiful ode here, powerful and lyrical-- and that final line is perfection itself!

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James Marshall Goff January 9, 2019 at 9:52 AM to mine faves..."time for you to flame!"...exults the essence you so gracefully exhibit Every, line!

Darlene De Beaulieu January 5, 2019 at 2:13 PM Hello Nette, as I read this poem..I felt myself being near this lighthouse. Being near this lighthouse watching the water. I like the lighthouses a.Have a nice day my friend.nd the water.

P.S. Awtry January 3, 2019 at 10:36 AM when stardust pales away…— such a serene picture all because of the lighthouse’s watch. Well done.

Heidi Sands December 30, 2018 at 9:55 AM Congratulations for #19 on the Best New Poems List :)

Gershon Wolf December 26, 2018 at 8:11 PM Back with congrats on your win in the contest, nette. The lighthouse is still beaming! Best wishes, gw

Wren Rushing December 26, 2018 at 10:10 AM Congratulations on you win Nette!

Subimal Sinha-Roy December 26, 2018 at 9:58 AM Congrats on your win with the lovely poem.

Connie Marcum Wong December 25, 2018 at 11:54 PM I am so happy to see this on the winner's list Nette. As you know it is a fave of mine. Congratulations! Merry Christmas! xxoo : )

Eve Roper December 25, 2018 at 11:25 PM Nette, a wonderful Ode you've written. I love the imagery You created. Thank you for entering my contest; congratulations on your third-place win. Wishing a very Merry Christmas to one and all. Hugs Eve ~`*

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri December 23, 2018 at 10:47 PM I admire poems on unique topics, and this was awesome on the lighthouse. Such a creative tribute to the unsung hero of the seas. I have two unposted poems on my fav lighthouses so I enjoyed your superb version. Kudos . And merry Xmas.

Gershon Wolf December 23, 2018 at 5:27 PM Every line a gem. Truly an inspiring ode. A poem to make a lighthouse beam! Season's best, Gershon

Connie Marcum Wong December 23, 2018 at 3:28 PM This is poetry at its best Nette. A truly inspired poem that inspires others! Just magnificent! This is going into my Faves! xxoo

Susan Ashley December 23, 2018 at 9:30 AM I so enjoy getting lost in the beauty and imagination of your soulful poem, Nette. Endlessly poetic and I especially love the exquisite essence of your last line. Your poetry takes my breath away. Best wishes for a win and warmest holiday wishes for you.. ~Susan

Bobby May December 22, 2018 at 5:57 PM You do have a way with words Nette they blend as if your were on a cloud my friend. Hope you win looks like a winner to me.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 22, 2018 at 3:34 PM - A beautiful writing, Nette :) - Luck in the contest :) - Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit December 22, 2018 at 3:26 PM Nicely done, nette--a lovely song for the lighthouse.

Ashley Conte December 22, 2018 at 2:02 PM Eloquent work of art! I can picture this light-tower guiding the ships in the fiercest of weather. Thank you for your cheers as well.

Jennifer Proxenos December 22, 2018 at 1:09 PM What an amazing powerful, meaningful poem! I love the last line " allowing men the cuddle of your grace" - awesome. Best wishes and hugs, Jennifer.

Faraz Ajmal December 22, 2018 at 11:58 AM It is a really nice poem, a beauty and certainly a fav for me. Since it is 22 December so I wish you a merry Christmas and a really happy new year, good luck and have a really nice day

Arturo Michael December 22, 2018 at 11:42 AM There's a guiding light in the distance...nice write...Merry Christmas...It's like an Angel on a tree....rather sea

Gary Bateman December 22, 2018 at 11:38 AM Hello Dear Nette!! A beautifully and brilliantly-done Ode. Both very creative and descriptive. Superb Work!! A FAVE!! Merry Christmas Wishes, Gary