Tower of Light - Lighthouse


Lightning fiercer glares to inform, 
Clouds soon thunder above, 
Boisterous waves rack up a storm,
Giving their ship a shove;

Lighthouse calmly gleams to remind,
Beacon so bright below,
Even in dark, their ship does find 
Its guiding light aglow;

Light tower silently stands guard,
To storms not a stranger,
Bears the brunt of waves beating hard,
Saves their ship from danger;

In the sea of life, storms will blast,
Trying to rip your ship,
Look to the Lighthouse, you will last 
Through all such stormy trips.


Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kendrick Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 7:15 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. I like your faith-based work. Way to go. Sara K.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 5, 2026 at 11:12 AM
WOW!!! Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write. Great Pictures/Ending... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...........
Medders Tobechi Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 12:38 PM
Well done verse. Congratulations on your win. Esp. like the reference of life to a ship.
Allison Avatar
July 30, 2017 at 7:14 PM
the title was a perfect to go with your descriptive poem Jo:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 7:03 PM
VERY nicely done. One of yours I had missed previously but now all can see it on the winners' list. Congrats, dear!
Roper Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 10:29 AM
Jo,thank you for entering the contest, you captured the the imagery and feeling that I was looking for. A beautiful piece of art, congratulations on your win! :) ~*
Daniel Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 10:59 AM
Thank you very much, Eve, I enjoyed the challenge:) all glory be to God:)
Nusker Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 9:54 AM
Indeed this poem is like a tower of light. Wonderful.
Michaels Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 5:13 AM
Wonderful and inspiring poem, Jo. The rhyming scheme works very well and I like the twist in the final stanza. Congratulations on a well-deserved First Place win. Regards, John.
May Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 4:15 AM
Dropping back with my Congrats
May Avatar
July 28, 2017 at 2:01 PM
Very nicely penned Jo
Trifiatis Avatar
July 28, 2017 at 11:19 AM
Enlightening the soul your Tower of Light is dearest, Jo! Inspiring writing, presence of the divine my sister!
Gupta Avatar
July 28, 2017 at 8:04 AM
What an inspiring poem written in such enjoyable rhyme ...
Onclaud Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 10:00 AM
enjoyed the sublime feel of this majestic piece, jo... your imagery reflects a sense of constant guardianship...huggs
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 9:10 AM
Jo, I love the way you end your poem in metaphor in the last stanza. It gives your poem even more depth. An outstanding entry Jo! I hope to see this high on the winner's list! : )
Sands Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 8:08 AM
Perfect again Jo Daniel. I love it :)
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